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fall among

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verb

  1. (intr, preposition) to enter the company of (a group of people), esp by chance

    he fell among thieves

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Research firm Morning Consult reported that their index of consumer sentiment fell 2.1 points over the past week, driven by a dramatic 10.5-point fall among adults earning over $100,000 per year.

From MarketWatch Jan. 8, 2026

The two leaders are expected to discuss the Biden administration’s use of so-called “safe mobility offices,” which were set up in Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica and Ecuador in the fall, among other immigration matters.

From Seattle Times Mar. 25, 2024

The latest Covid infection survey from the ONS showed an increase in the number of people with antibodies - especially among young people - although there was a fall among the oldest age group.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2021

New York’s ranking fell 24 points from last year, the largest fall among the top contenders, a dip the survey’s authors said was “presumably due to fears over U.S. trade”.

From Reuters Sep. 11, 2017

Have a care lest thou fall among the Feringhis.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

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