fall among

British

verb

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

he fell among thieves

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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

Gently fold in the rice, lime and kidney beans, allowing the greens to fall among the grains.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2023

The biggest fall among HGV drivers in recent years has been among middle-aged workers, according to official figures.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

"And glad to fall among friends once more."

From The Rover Boys on the Plains The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch by Stratemeyer, Edward

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