foul
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Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant foul after catching Towns with an elbow to the face early in the third quarter.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
When San Antonio’s big man Victor Wembanyama pointed to his temple after goading a Knick into a cheap foul, the taunt was clear: I’m in your head, buddy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Attacking foul before the ball is in play: The Ifab has given Fifa permission to allow a VAR review if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The sarcasm was so ugly, Dream coach Karl Smesko challenged the obvious foul as if he hoped it would momentarily shut her up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
By the time he turned a corner and found the three apprentice boys crowded around the poor creature’s udders and snickering as they sprayed each other with milk, he was in a foul mood.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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