Sentence examples for befall you from inspiring English sources

"befall you" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to happen or occur to someone, usually something undesired. An example sentence would be, "May no ill fortune ever befall you."

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Genius could befall you at any moment.

Such embarrassments would surely never befall you, dear reader.

Calamity could befall you at any moment in Calcutta.

Before the storm season begins, here are tips on preparing for trouble that may befall you.

People say that losing your data is one of the worst fates that can befall you.

In fact, a journey is usually an indication that some terrible fate will befall you.

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Now suppose some disaster befall thee by land or sea, or by both.

What befalls the earth befalls us all.

"A misfortune has befallen you.

What sorrow has now befallen you?

Whatever befalls you, you go on.

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