foul
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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
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
Attacking foul before the ball is in play: The Ifab has given Fifa permission to allow a VAR review if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction.
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
Fog, cloud cover, blizzard conditions, rain, and foul weather of every description often hid the sun and stars from Worsley’s sight.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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