fall through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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As Hersh’s first Yahrzeit passed, we continued to fall through time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Also, be aware that similar offers could fall through again.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
On this latter point, Marfisee is determined not to let patients fall through the cracks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“Besides, if you fall through, it’s only about a foot deep here.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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