foil

Example Sentences

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Most of the designs were made from the same foundation, consisting of a mannequin, a pair of stuffed tights, and a head made of newspaper, kitchen foil, and masking tape.

From BBC

In a bid to foil graffiti vandals, Caltrans has installed artificial ivy along U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Reports of a foiled coup later appeared in the Nigerian press.

From Barron's

Another has a heap of deflated foil balloons – again, mostly bees.

From BBC

Mrs. Tally had taken two jars and put thermometers in each, then covered one with aluminum foil and left the other open.

From Literature