as in happens
to take place
whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on
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Recent Examples of befalls
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalls
Verb
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What happens when the new story of Britain collides with an older one?—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The acute phase usually occurs within the first few weeks or months of infection.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Direct response typically occurs when critical infrastructure is threatened, as seen in incidents like the NASDAQ hack in 2010 or recent attacks on telecom companies.—
Austin Berglas,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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