fall through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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If the transfer does fall through, it would be the latest setback in what is turning out to be a difficult summer for the Old Trafford outfit.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Rubio, however, said she remained worried that the federal dollars could fall through.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Also, be aware that similar offers could fall through again.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
If you imagine a black hole as a string, no longer do objects fall through a rip in the fabric of space-time.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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