Falls
Falls noun - A steep descent of the water of a river.
Tumbles
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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After Kotoko is saved from her execution by Syo, she accidentally falls and tumbles down before landing in a position that leads to one of these.
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If you're out of continues, he either starts coughing and drops dead, or tumbles around and falls on his ass angrily.
Source: Video Game / Rayman (1995) -
The first time plays the trope more traditionally, as he tumbles into her arms after leaving the Avatar State, opens his eyes to see her face and falls in love.
Source: Falling into His Arms
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