fall under
Idioms-
Be classified as, as in These scores fall under choral music . [Mid-1400s]
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Be subject to, as in This precinct falls under the city's jurisdiction . [Second half of 1500s]
Example Sentences
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The eclipse will peak at 9:13 p.m., when 96% of the moon’s surface will fall under the Earth’s shadow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Health facilities and the health system at large fall under the protection of international humanitarian and rights law, and is protected by certain Geneva Conventions, he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The document was released as part of a consultation into how many hours should eventually fall under the new rules.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
This new order seeks to expand the number of people who fall under the foreign diplomat exception.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Several fall under the feet of frenzied crowds.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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