had fallen
- past perfect of fall.
Example Sentences
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Sear said she had been filling up a garden waste bag since Sunday but at one point she noticed the bag had fallen over - or so she thought.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The attorney told Nunley he was drowning in nearly identical cases and had fallen behind with the paperwork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The commentary proved welcome news for investors in chip stocks, which had fallen well off their peaks in a dramatic July selloff that reflected fears about the sustainability of AI spending.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
It used to generate more than half of Kering's revenue but that had fallen to 40 percent in 2025.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Equipment and supplies had fallen from the station and were sinking to the bottom.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
