fall through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Veterans, meanwhile, have started to fall through the cracks.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
"People fall through the cracks and this little girl was beloved by her family and community but obviously lived in poverty and was vulnerable," says vigil attendee Jonathan Hermawan.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
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
Otto refused the bottle when I passed it to him, so I took a big gulp, pulled his head back, and let the water fall through my lips.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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