befall

Example Sentences

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How has she dealt with the fallow periods that befall every actor?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Jo's brother Jimmy said he "never imagined such a profound tragedy would ever befall our family".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

I am not suggesting such fate will befall Trump.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

She happened to be an orphan, and I figured that if this much could befall an orphan, imagine how impressive I would look in such a role.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston