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
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Changes in the material's orbit, along with additional collisions, could cause the infrared brightness to rise and fall over time.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Typically the way revisions happen, they start at an elevated level, and then they tend to fall over the course of the year, or over the course of the quarter, into the reports,” said Palfrey.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
However, these borrowers were now unlikely to see repayments fall over coming years, as had been forecast prior to the Iran conflict.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Temperatures are expected to fall over the weekend due to a potential return of some moisture to the area, with scattered showers possible Saturday into Sunday, Fielding said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
My words fall over themselves, piling up on the table in front of me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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