fall on
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"Supporters naturally raise their concerns and they fall on deaf ears far too much," Concannon says.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Using details like the number of shadows that fall on each guest’s neck, she deduced features such as the number of light sources the show uses, as well as the 360-degree studio setup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
While much of the spotlight in energy tends to fall on exploration and production companies, oil equipment names offer a different kind of opportunity.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Typical household energy costs will fall on 1 April 2026 when the new energy price cap takes effect, after a change to the way charges are calculated.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
When I try again I fall on my hip and elbow, but then I start to get the hang of it.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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