fall under
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Be classified as, as in These scores fall under choral music . [Mid-1400s]
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Be subject to, as in This precinct falls under the city's jurisdiction . [Second half of 1500s]
Example Sentences
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Platforms face additional transparency and accountability requirements if they fall under Category 1, 2A and 2B, under the OSA.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The government is now drawing up criteria for which AI models would fall under new security restrictions, in accordance with an executive order from the White House.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Specht’s report found none of the current data centers in California and almost none of the proposed ones require that certification because they fall under the 100 MW cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
In response, some AI firms have argued that published content — from news articles to books and academic research — fall under fair-use rules.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Egypt would fall under Rome’s protection but would not be annexed to the Republic.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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