fall into the hands of
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: to come to be held or possessed by (someone)
Officials are concerned that the stolen weapons may fall into the hands of terrorists.
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The Biden administration is taking numerous measures to ensure that money doesn’t fall into the hands of the Taliban.
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Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021
Hail Mary against Miami does not fall into the hands of Gerard Phelan in the back of the end zone.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2021
As police handcuffed Tjay, his phone appeared to fall into the hands of an onlooker.
—Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
The majority of guns used in crime are built by manufacturers and often fall into the hands of criminals through theft, according to the report.
—Zusha Elinson, WSJ, 17 May 2022
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Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021
Hail Mary against Miami does not fall into the hands of Gerard Phelan in the back of the end zone.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2021
As police handcuffed Tjay, his phone appeared to fall into the hands of an onlooker.
—Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
The majority of guns used in crime are built by manufacturers and often fall into the hands of criminals through theft, according to the report.
—Zusha Elinson, WSJ, 17 May 2022
See all Example Sentences for fall into the hands of
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