fall under
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Be classified as, as in These scores fall under choral music . [Mid-1400s]
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Be subject to, as in This precinct falls under the city's jurisdiction . [Second half of 1500s]
Example Sentences
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Negotiations with those nations focused largely on national-security tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles that fall under the Commerce Department’s authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The White House has communicated little about how it will enforce its executive order -- in which companies are understood to be participating voluntarily -- and what models would fall under its review rules.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Specht’s report found none of the current data centers in California and almost none of the proposed ones require that certification because they fall under the 100 MW cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
In response, some AI firms have argued that published content — from news articles to books and academic research — fall under fair-use rules.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Like family genealogy, such an explanation would fall under Handsome’s Inconsequential and Boring Bits category.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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