falling

Example Sentences

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The temperature in a critically failing tank filled with a highly toxic chemical and at risk of exploding in Orange County is rising, not falling, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It makes for a terrifying portrait of a family falling apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

They feel embarrassed or ashamed about falling for a trick.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

It follows months of fan speculation on the game's future following delays, falling player numbers and the release of Bungie's new shooter, Marathon.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

What if the watery void I was falling through now had once been the air above his treetops?

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo