falling for
Example Sentences
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New-ball partner Lauren Bell was also unusually wayward early on and as a result 57 runs came from the powerplay, even with Shefali Verma and Harmanpreet falling for 11 and eight respectively.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They feel embarrassed or ashamed about falling for a trick.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Katie spends much of the season vacillating between raging at Archie and feeling guilt over falling for his manipulative overtures.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The most recent data on consumer attitudes shows a split, with sentiment falling for households making less than $50,000 a year, even as it rises for six-figure earners, notes Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
“Dallas, don’t you go falling for sweet talk and trees and creeks. We’ve got to be ready to flee for the hills and catch that train, you hear?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
