foul
Example Sentences
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Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight and also criticized officials for foul calls during the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It was noted that "whilst Truffert runs a risk, the contact made was not impactful and therefore below the high threshold for a foul".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A 23rd-minute challenge between the same players, which did not result in a penalty to Bournemouth, was unanimously supported as no foul.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Doncic, who was suspended for Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards because of technical foul accumulation, had his league-leading 16th 40-point game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“Eureka!” cried the children, for their bubbling liquid had turned a rich shade of brown, and the foul smell of the laboratory was rapidly giving way to a fragrance that was deliciously sweet.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
