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

Despite efforts to retain much of its historic character, the 14-year project proved controversial with one architectural expert branding the demolition "the greatest architectural crime to befall London in the 20th Century".

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

Thus, Kripke needed something “apocalyptic” to befall the characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

“Your hinterlands are not precious to me. Your person is. Should any ill befall you, this world would lose its savor.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin