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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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
Individuals started bailing out last fall over worries about defaults and withdrawals picked up in February when fears rose about losses on loans to software companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
Those changes could see the overall cost of electricity generation fall over time, helping reduce our reliance on more expensive fossil fuels, and ensure less waste with the green energy we produce.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
The top ridge began to fall over and disintegrate into churning confusion.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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