falls for

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Somewhere between Rue and Cassie on the desperation scale sits Elle Fanning’s Margo Millet, an eager community college student whose money troubles start when she falls for one of the oldest tricks in the book.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

When it falls for a while, then they would expect the business to address issues, for example by cutting costs, and therefore jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

When he falls for her, he claims he’ll give up anything to be at her side.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Dick’s aim is to capture the glories of the region on canvas, but he also falls for Doris Owen, his host’s daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The beginning of our relationship would play out like the end of every good teen movie where the popular guy falls for the nerdy girl.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi