fall over
Britishverb
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to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground
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to fall from an upright position
the vase fell over
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to do everything within one's power
he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible
Example Sentences
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“His hair was straight; it used to fall over his face,” she said of Reza.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The risks were laid bare in 2022, when a heatwave in China saw hydropower generation in Sichuan fall over 50 percent, creating shortages that impacted households and industry alike.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Monique felt a mist fall over her and realized the passenger was spraying her down with perfume.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Gravitational interactions between neighboring moons can cause heating levels to rise and fall over time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
But then came another swish, and that time I felt the enveloping fibers fall over me.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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