fall under
phrasal verb
fell under; fallen under; falling under; falls under
: to be influenced or affected by (something)
He fell under her influence.
fall under a spell
He has fallen under suspicion.
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This creates a problem for businesses that fall under the regulation.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Tattoo ink is legally defined as a cosmetic and therefore falls under the regulation of the FDA, which recently released a document titled Guidance for Industry: Insanitary Conditions in the Preparation, Packing, and Holding of Tattoo Inks and the Risk of Microbial Contamination.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
One type of coverage that does not often fall under the landlord insurance umbrella is squatter coverage.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The group first reported the find to a local liasons officer as part of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme, which records archaeological finds made by members of public and also handles local reports of items that fall under the Treasure Act.
—Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jon McGowan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Tattoo ink is legally defined as a cosmetic and therefore falls under the regulation of the FDA, which recently released a document titled Guidance for Industry: Insanitary Conditions in the Preparation, Packing, and Holding of Tattoo Inks and the Risk of Microbial Contamination.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
One type of coverage that does not often fall under the landlord insurance umbrella is squatter coverage.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The group first reported the find to a local liasons officer as part of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme, which records archaeological finds made by members of public and also handles local reports of items that fall under the Treasure Act.
—Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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