foiling

Example Sentences

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They were caught by an undercover operative who played a "crucial role" in foiling their plans, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Mr. Nakadai played the dogged cop assisting Mifune’s gruff industrialist in foiling a kidnapper’s plot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

When it cleared the planes to fly again in late January, it also imposed limits on Boeing’s planned production increase of Max planes, foiling the company’s latest attempt to compete with its European rival Airbus.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

“The four were part of a 10-member sabotage group linked to Mossad, whose main objective was to identify Iranian intelligence agents … foiling Israeli plots against Iran,” Fars reported.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

By foiling the heist, Hale had reinforced his reputation for upholding law and order.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann