foul play

Example Sentences

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One marked improvement has been on serious foul play, with the missed red card in the penultimate gameweek the first error of the campaign.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“But obviously the pattern of foul play continues,” Bouchouev said in an email to MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Van Graan said that foul play incidents were missed in his side's semi-final loss to Bordeaux-Begles, and called for more consistency in the replays shown to the officials.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

An investigation into the circumstances of the fall continues, but no foul play is suspected, the sheriff’s statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

“I know what you’re thinking. You’re gonna do an article that says Sheriff Moran suspects foul play and is investigating, am I right?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson