fall (to)

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Verb
  • From then on, Chavez Sr. also began raping the girl at least once a week for the next four years, Inabnett testified.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Daniels began earning trust from Kingsbury in rookie mini-camp.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Speaking before a Chicago audience, Homan also reaffirmed the Trump administration’s plan to commence with the deportations soon after officially President-elect Donald Trump takes the office Jan. 20.
    Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
  • That commenced a vagabond tour of the big leagues in which Henderson played for seven different teams over his final eight seasons — including a fourth stint in Oakland in 1998.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Residents have been photographing lights in the sky since reports of drones started circulating in mid-November.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Since starting her journey with the Broadway production, Simard has rewatched the film for a refresh — just once though.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Stroman, a two-time All-Star from Medford, N.Y., got off to a hot start with the Yankees.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Leading 17-10 with 1:29 left in the first half, Braden Mann got off a punt from Philadelphia’s own 16 that traveled a season-low 29 yards.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The narrow route, first opened by the U.S. in 1914, allows cargo vessels to travel between the American continents rather than having to circumnavigate them, reducing transit times.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Waffle House, 326 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 819 S. Cumberland Street, Lebanon; 380 State Route 109, Lebanon: All locations open 24 hours. Gourmet Donuts, 3993 B, N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet: To open 6 a.m.-noon, owner Tony Chou said.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Driven by a desire to fill the standard of care gaps, Dr. Halpert founded Immunocine Cancer Center.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Since founding Akrivia in 2013, he’s built a reputation as both a meticulous craftsman and an astute businessman.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fall (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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