befall

Example Sentences

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In the wake of 9/11, when many feared and no one knew what might befall us, he helped harden the country and prevent attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

It was a tragic prophecy of what was to befall the couple's fifth child, Victoria.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

There’s also discussion about moving around steelhead to create backup populations should calamity befall one, as well as boost genetic diversity of the rare fish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

Mr Ribadu said Nigeria would never "sabotage Niger or allow any disaster to befall it".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

"And Tommen is heir, should anything ill befall His Grace. Tommen, whose nature is so sweet, and notably . . . tractable."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin