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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

If a player is booked or sent off but the foul was actually committed by the opposition team, the decision can be changed.

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

Natalie cried again, swallowing another mouthful of the foul water.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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