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

I am not suggesting such fate will befall Trump.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

The children, still arguing, were unaware what horror would soon befall them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman