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 fallen
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present perfectof fall.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Yet these jobs, which often went to younger college graduates, have fallen by an average of almost 7,000 a month since November 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The supporters have fallen for him too - and not just because of his passionate performances on the pitch.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Chinese vehicle prices have fallen by almost one-fifth since the start of 2023, according to AlixPartners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Shares of the e-commerce and fintech giant have fallen, putting them at an attractive entry point, the analysts said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Perhaps you have fallen asleep with your head upon your knees?”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
