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[foul] / faʊl /








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That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.

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

Instead, Neto’s throw across his body sailed past second and into foul territory on the other side of the diamond.

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

That kind of shook me, but I decided to stick around and shoot some foul shots anyway.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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