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fallout
[fawl-out]
noun
the settling to the ground of airborne particles ejected into the atmosphere from the earth by explosions, eruptions, forest fires, etc., especially such settling from nuclear explosions radioactive fallout.
the particles themselves.
an unexpected or incidental effect, outcome, or product.
the psychological fallout of being obese.
effects; results.
emotional fallout from a divorce.
fallout
/ ˈɔːˌʊ /
noun
the descent of solid material in the atmosphere onto the earth, esp of radioactive material following a nuclear explosion
any solid particles that so descend
informalside-effects; secondary consequences
verb
informalto quarrel or disagree
(intr) to happen or occur
military to leave a parade or disciplinary formation
military the order to leave a parade or disciplinary formation
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fallout1
Example Sentences
Reports of a family fallout began three years ago as stories emerged claiming that Nicola had refused to wear one of Victoria Beckham's designs on her wedding day.
We saw a similar dynamic last year when Israel widened the conflict in the region, while the US attempted to contain the fallout, help defend Israel, but crucially not to get dragged in itself.
The two were embroiled in a public fallout, after the Tesla owner called Trump's tax bill a "disgusting abomination".
While an appeal remains possible, the ruling delivers a decisive and public defeat for Baldoni and Wayfarer in their attempt to reframe the fallout over the film.
The comments were Trump's latest since the epic fallout between him and Musk unravelled on social media.
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