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[foul] / faʊl /








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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

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

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

He fell foul of the EFL's rule outlawing watching opponents train within 72 hours of a match.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A foul stench draped itself through the air, and a heaviness, a deep sadness, fell over Seven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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