fall among
Britishverb
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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
Fourth-quarter orders fell 12% to 239.8 million, compared with expectations of an 8% fall among analysts polled by Refinitiv.
From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023
Gently fold in the rice, lime and kidney beans, allowing the greens to fall among the grains.
From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023
“If that’s your idea of peace,” said Stranleigh, puzzled, “I hope next time I’ll fall among warlike people.”
From Lord Stranleigh Abroad by Barr, Robert
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