Example Sentences

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Fouled by Golden State’s Stephen Curry midway through the second quarter with the Lakers trailing by five, LeBron James shot the Lakers’ first free throws of the quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2023

Asked the first word that came to mind about the invasion and its aftermath, Armitage replied "FUBAR," a military acronym which, politely, stands for "Fouled up beyond all recognition."

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023

Fouled with 25 seconds left, Thomas made a pair of free throws for a 113-107 lead.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2013

Fouled outside the area by John Eustace in a challenge that earned the Watford captain a booking, Tevez took the free-kick himself and arrowed an unstoppable shot through the wall and beyond Jon Bond.

From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2013

Beauty of babyhood,— Earth's wistful uttermost of good Flung out upon the street; Fouled, even as the highways would, With mirk and mire and bruise; The cheek more petal-fine Than rose before a shrine!

From The Singing Man A Book of Songs and Shadows by Peabody, Josephine Preston