fall
verb (used without object)
to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
have been falling
-
present perfect progressiveof fall.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales have been falling, and Musk has made clear he’s orienting the future of his company around AI, self-driving technology and robotics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
House prices have been falling sharply since May as higher interest rates weigh on demand and changes to taxes on investment properties affect investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But telecom stocks have been falling over the past week as SpaceX appeared to plan for a stronger push.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
For example, teenage births in the United States have been falling since the early 1990s, long before the dawn of the smartphone.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Farmers planted even more, corn prices began falling, and, with a few interruptions, they have been falling ever since.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
