fouled
Example Sentences
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California regulators had kept the pipeline closed following a 2015 oil spill that fouled the coastline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
When Redick had seen enough from Ayton in the fourth quarter after he gave up two offensive rebounds and fouled twice in 19 seconds, the coach opted for rookie Adou Thiero.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
But its legendary waters are increasingly off-limits, fouled by sewage-tainted wastewater—as much as 30 million gallons a day—from neighboring Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Luke Kennard was fouled shooting a three with 2:30 left and made all three free throws to tie the score.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Often they floundered, stepping or falling hands-first into waters as noisome as a cesspool, till they were slimed and fouled almost up to their necks and stank in one another’s nostrils.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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