as in to go under
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What also happens in this hug is Dagmar falls down on top of her; there’s a sense almost like a rape in it.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, on Feb. 6, the politician fell down a flight of stairs moments after voting to confirm Scott Turner, President Donald Trump's cabinet pick, as the Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
McIlroy fell down the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational after some poor putting, leaving him T-17th for the tournament at 3-under when the final scorecard was signed.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, on Feb. 6, the politician fell down a flight of stairs moments after voting to confirm Scott Turner, President Donald Trump's cabinet pick, as the Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
McIlroy fell down the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational after some poor putting, leaving him T-17th for the tournament at 3-under when the final scorecard was signed.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
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