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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Not everyone falls under the NIIT’s purview, but its reach has grown over time due to stagnant income thresholds that are not adjusted for inflation.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Tech giants and payments firms that handle at least 50 million transactions annually will fall under the review, which is meant to ensure the newer entrants adhere to the laws that banks and credit unions abide by, the CFPB said in a release.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
The film will fall under Semi-Formal Productions’ first-look film deal with the studio.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
While these new regulations were passed by President Joe Biden's administration, the DOT will soon fall under the purview of President-elect Donald Trump and, if confirmed, his nominee to head the department: former Wisconsin congressman and Fox News contributor Sean Duffy.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Tech giants and payments firms that handle at least 50 million transactions annually will fall under the review, which is meant to ensure the newer entrants adhere to the laws that banks and credit unions abide by, the CFPB said in a release.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
The film will fall under Semi-Formal Productions’ first-look film deal with the studio.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
While these new regulations were passed by President Joe Biden's administration, the DOT will soon fall under the purview of President-elect Donald Trump and, if confirmed, his nominee to head the department: former Wisconsin congressman and Fox News contributor Sean Duffy.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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