fall out
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Leave one's place in military ranks, as in After inspection they were ordered to fall out . [First half of 1800s]
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Also, have a falling-out . Disagree, quarrel, as in The brothers fell out over their inheritance , or They no longer speak—they had a falling-out some years ago . [First half of 1500s]
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Happen, result, as in Let us know how it falls out in the end . [Second half of 1500s]
Example Sentences
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At a time when many big-name comedians continue to fall out of favor with viewers, that might be Hargitay’s most crucial asset.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
She oversaw the Lakers’ fall out of contention at the end of Kobe Bryant’s career and its rebirth with the arrival of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"So go ahead and kiss who you wanna / whatever the trauma / If you ever fall out of love / try therapy at the club," they sing on the title track.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
While properties in this stage can end up back on the market if they fall out of escrow, it marks a very positive milestone in what has been a lengthy journey for Behar.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Sitting in a circle passing a tissue box back and forth, talking about how hard it is to watch your parents skinny up, watch their hair thin and fall out, watch their bodies turn disloyal.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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