fall under
phrasal verb
fell under; fallen under; falling under; falls under
: to be influenced or affected by (something)
He fell under her influence.
fall under a spell
He has fallen under suspicion.
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In many states, eligible products are limited to products such as Macs and iPads and the total sales price must fall under a certain amount, such as $750.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Picking stocks that fall under multiple themes helps the fund stand up under changing market moods, Lee said.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
For example, overtime promised under a collective bargaining agreement would fall under a contract, while California has a state law requiring daily overtime for hours worked in excess of eight in one day.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Nestled in an exclusive enclave in Santa Barbara, the historic accommodations previously fell under the Belmond hospitality umbrella.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Picking stocks that fall under multiple themes helps the fund stand up under changing market moods, Lee said.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
For example, overtime promised under a collective bargaining agreement would fall under a contract, while California has a state law requiring daily overtime for hours worked in excess of eight in one day.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Nestled in an exclusive enclave in Santa Barbara, the historic accommodations previously fell under the Belmond hospitality umbrella.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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