falling for

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For the week, the international benchmark has slumped 7.7%, falling for three of the past four weeks, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The mistake we’re making isn’t falling for headlines—they’ll eventually be right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The population had been falling for years; the words "inner city" were regarded as a mark of degradation.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

That inequality has given rise to what economists have begun to call the "K-shaped economy," where consumption for higher-income Americans is rising, but it is falling for lower-income people.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Yes, Breanna’s warning about falling for straight girls is now ringing in your head like a fire alarm, and yes, you’re wishing you listened.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone