fall through

verb

fell through; fallen through; falling through; falls through
: to fail or stop in a sudden or final way
Contract negotiations have fallen through.
Our vacation plans have fallen through.

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Evloev was booked for a July 2025 matchup with Aaron Pico, but that fight fell through due to an Evloev injury. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 That deal fell through in December 2024 both in federal court and at the state-level in Washington, leading to a back-and-forth between both companies. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Brands like Tory Burch, Khaite, Proenza Schouler, Chanel, Michael Kors, Aquazzura, Bottega Veneta and more have showcased the style in their recent shoe collections, and they are expected to go wide this fall through more accessible brands. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The deal has not been finalized and talks could fall through, said some of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private negotiations. — Lynn Doan, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall through

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