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.
is falling
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present progressiveof fall (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some tech leaders say they doubt that the sky is falling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
While the number of PCs sold is falling, prices are up and are projected to climb further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Bitcoin miner Iren, which has moved to the AI compute business, is falling on earnings but it could be a buying opportunity, according to one Wall Street firm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
But the number of the right type of tree near the right type of area is falling.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Some people have been there all day, from early morning until now, just as night is falling.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
