fall under
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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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Specht’s report found none of the current data centers in California and almost none of the proposed ones require that certification because they fall under the 100 MW cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
In response, some AI firms have argued that published content — from news articles to books and academic research — fall under fair-use rules.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"By extending the compliance deadline, the EPA is maintaining and even increasing demand in the market for existing refrigerants while supply continues to fall under the AIM Act."
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
But the tariffs affecting cars fall under a different legal process, and are not impacted by the Supreme Court ruling.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
“Geography is one of my specialties,” I tell him, though technically supercontinents fall under paleogeography.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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