fall under

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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First, not all carts are created equal; technical specifications mean some fall under existing rules while others can roam freely. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Despite the close parallels to placing a bet on the game in Las Vegas, prediction markets have fallen under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the same federal agency that regulates oil futures and credit default swaps. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 As the Catfish’s profile grows, more financial boosters like Jay — played by Colin Woodell — are recruited, while Chad also falls under more scrutiny, including from backup quarterback Gerry’s sister Jerri, played by Gillian Jacobs. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Marshall also warned that the Senate could fall under Democratic control if Hamilton wins the race. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall under

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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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