fall victim to
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1
: to be attacked, injured, or killed by (someone or something)
Police think she may have fallen victim to a serial killer.
2
: to be affected badly by (something)
She fell victim to the flu.
He fell victim to a scam.
schools falling victim to budget cuts
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After a prolonged ascent, stocks often fall victim to a phenomenon called profit-taking, when traders sell off some of their shares to lock in the returns.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2024
The UnitedHealth case illustrates how contraceptive rights can fall victim to the complexities of America’s fragmented healthcare system, though that’s not an excuse for the company’s legal violation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Proceed cautiously and don’t fall victim to swindlers trying to steal money.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
Our homes often fall victim to mess, with piles of clutter appearing out of nowhere.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2024
The UnitedHealth case illustrates how contraceptive rights can fall victim to the complexities of America’s fragmented healthcare system, though that’s not an excuse for the company’s legal violation.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Proceed cautiously and don’t fall victim to swindlers trying to steal money.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
Our homes often fall victim to mess, with piles of clutter appearing out of nowhere.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
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