foiled
1 Americanverb
adjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of foiled1
First recorded in 1300–50 as a verb, for an earlier sense; foil 1 ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ), and in 1680–90 as an adjective; foil 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Origin of foiled2
Example Sentences
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Foiled once when Lonnie Walker IV missed a potential game-tying three-point shot with 2.8 seconds left in regulation, Ham circled back with another choice that probably wouldn’t have been on his cue card.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2022
Bot armies: Foiled again, thanks to that meddling Musk!
From Slate • Oct. 4, 2022
Facebook Says First-Person Christchurch Video Foiled AI System Nate Lanxon covers a hearing of British lawmakers who are conducting an inquiry into hate speech.
From The Verge • Apr. 25, 2019
Burke’s other stable stars in 2014 have included Sweet Lou, who is a contender for Horse of the Year, and the consistent Foiled Again, who Burke bought for $62,000 in 2008.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2014
Foiled by the press once again, Smith was ready to crank things up another notch.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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