befalls

present tense third-person singular of befall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of befalls When a bad accident befalls her boyfriend (Xolo Maridueña), a confused Kylie sets off for England with a powerful spell book to try to fix things. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Such is the fate that befalls Meta, whose shares fell as much as 10% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company missed earnings due to costs ballooning 55% (Meta’s stock later recovered some ground and was down 7%). — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Hell House takes its time spinning the tale of misfortune that befalls the central investigators. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Despite growing up with the warnings of skin cancer, Gen Z is falling for the tanning craze that befalls most generations. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Elsewhere, an unspeakable tragedy that befalls a fellow factory worker further establishes the plight of young girls across China’s recent history. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026 When a mysterious illness befalls the king, Prince Tristan is lured into a dangerous quest, while his younger brother William — neurodivergent and non-verbal — uncovers the plot at home. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026 But perhaps the biggest tragedy that befalls many bands is growing apart. — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026 There’s a segment of the audience that practically swoons when good news befalls some of the cast at the end of the play. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalls
Verb
  • But Barra knows that the idea will make some consumers uneasy—and GM, more than most companies, knows exactly what happens when customers don’t feel safe.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What happens next is conveyed almost entirely through flashbacks to dinners that weren’t interesting enough to become full scenes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Physical encounter with the work occurs in the present tense.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • At 20 feet, lowland flooding occurs along the river’s east and west banks.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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