fell out

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Over the years, Hughes said, the activity and interest in About Face waned, as the Iraq war and the occupation of Afghanistan fell out of the headlines.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

"The strings just fell out," says Clifford Cheung, professor of theoretical physics and director of the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Caltech.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Powell was first appointed to the role by Trump in 2017 but fell out of the president’s favor by resisting his pressure campaign to lower interest rates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Pietersen and Cook infamously fell out over the decision to end Pietersen's England career following the 2013-14 Ashes, when Cook was captain.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She opened her arms, and Lyra fell out and would have hit the ground if Alice hadn’t darted in and caught her.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman