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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The forthcoming film out on November 22 has inspired eloquent and experimental looks, her latest falls under the umbrella of quirky, a look by Erdem.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
The charges fall under Articles 118 and 131b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
And also, stealing political signs falls under a different legal heading altogether and is punishable by up to a year in prison or a $2,500 fine.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
When the train stopped, the girls lost their balance and one of the girls fell under the train, the outlet reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
The charges fall under Articles 118 and 131b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
And also, stealing political signs falls under a different legal heading altogether and is punishable by up to a year in prison or a $2,500 fine.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
When the train stopped, the girls lost their balance and one of the girls fell under the train, the outlet reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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