befalling

[US]/bɪˈfɔːlɪŋ/
[UK]/bəˈfɔːlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.happening to someone; occurring to someone

Phrases & Collocations

befalling someone

something befalling him

befalling them now

misfortune befalling them

Example Sentences

the misfortune befalling the town was unexpected.

he was worried about the consequences befalling his family.

the challenges befalling her career motivated her to work harder.

they prepared for any disaster befalling their community.

the joy befalling them was a welcome surprise.

she feared the bad luck befalling her friends.

events befalling the nation shaped its history.

he spoke of the blessings befalling them during the festival.

the news of good fortune befalling her family made her smile.

they were unprepared for the tragedy befalling their town.

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