foul
Example Sentences
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“It should be reviewable,” Roberts said of the foul tip.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Residue from the gutta percha insulation could foul cable-laying machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He fell foul of the EFL's rule outlawing watching opponents train within 72 hours of a match.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Bizarrely, Mr. Fountain has cleaned up Mr. Trump’s well-documented foul mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Annie stepped up to the foul line and bounced the ball a few times in front of her.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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