fall over
Britishverb
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to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground
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to fall from an upright position
the vase fell over
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to do everything within one's power
he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible
Example Sentences
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Investors in the raise have also seen their AI Financial shares fall over 90%, leaving the company’s market value at just $80 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Temperatures are expected to fall over the weekend due to a potential return of some moisture to the area, with scattered showers possible Saturday into Sunday, Fielding said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The only thing keeping him up at night is the thought he might fall over and embarrass himself.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
The risks were laid bare in 2022, when a heatwave in China saw hydropower generation in Sichuan fall over 50 percent, creating shortages that impacted households and industry alike.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
I climb up, careful not to fall over.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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