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  1. Befallen

    of Befall

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of befallen in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of befallen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of befallen in a Sentence

  1. Alex Salmond:

    How could they possibly not have known about the fate that had befallen a British citizen? the prime responsibility of all governments is to keep their own citizens safe from harm and governments are not meant to collaborate on the illegal abduction and then the torture of one of their own citizens.

  2. Maamoun Abdulkarim:

    It's as though there is a curse that has befallen this city and I expect only news that will shock us. If the city remains in their hands the city is doomed, it is now wanton destruction ... their acts of vengeance are no longer ideologically driven because they are now blowing up buildings with no religious meaning.

  3. Stephen Jones:

    Today tragedy has befallen our family, while we are keenly aware of the dangers of our profession, every day we put on our uniform with the hope that we will safely return home. We stand ready to support the Laird family, and each other, as we grieve this loss.

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