fall through the cracks
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"People fall through the cracks and this little girl was beloved by her family and community but obviously lived in poverty and was vulnerable," says vigil attendee Jonathan Hermawan.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
But an official who simply had knowledge of such a decision could fall through the cracks, said Steven Churchwell, who served as general counsel for the California Fair Political Practices Commission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Given all of the changes coming to student-loan repayment at once, Sattelmeyer said she’s worried that borrowers may fall through the cracks and face challenges staying current on their loans.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
The Australian government concedes the ban will be far from perfect at the outset, and some underage users will fall through the cracks as issues are ironed out.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
That the school needed a better way to keep up with me so I don’t fall through the cracks.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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