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falls to

VERB

set about doing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin

WEAK

apply oneself to be up to buckle down commence jump in pitch in start undertake wade into

Antonyms

WEAK

be idle forget ignore laze neglect

Example Sentences

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For now, much of the responsibility for managing the risk falls to individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

For all workers, including those with no retirement savings, the median balance falls to just $955, the report said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

It falls to Friar to pull off what is envisioned as one of the biggest IPOs ever—at the exact moment when OpenAI’s growth has slowed relative to rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Latest figures show around 64% of pregnant women in England are getting the RSV vaccine, but that falls to 53% in London.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The tarot card falls to the ground, landing faceup.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern