fall through
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Veterans, meanwhile, have started to fall through the cracks.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
That deal would have turned into a £20m permanent move, only for the transfer to fall through when the required paperwork could not be completed in time, even though McNeil had already passed a medical.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rubio, however, said she remained worried that the federal dollars could fall through.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 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
I am so shockful that I nearly fall through the trippy-trap door.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
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