as in happening
to take place whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on
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Recent Examples of befalling The problem befalling many a meatball sub is the roll. —
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Achilles ruptures also decimated the 2025 NBA playoffs, befalling stars such as Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and then-Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. —Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 But researchers can advance the potential for new and beneficial drugs while legislators help prevent such tragedies from befalling other families. —David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Achilles ruptures also decimated the 2025 NBA playoffs, befalling stars such as Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and then-Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. —Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 But researchers can advance the potential for new and beneficial drugs while legislators help prevent such tragedies from befalling other families. —David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, with oil tankers taking 50 days or more to travel from the Persian Gulf to Europe or to our west coast, the effects of what is happening now militarily still has a long time to play out; and the effects of ongoing conflict is even foggier.— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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There's always something happening here, from DJs on the rooftop to live bands at Drake Underground, the hotel's lounge and performance space.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
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Their numbers vary from year to year, with population explosions occurring every few years, says Owen.— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Befalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/befalling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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