Example Sentences
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In a full count, Rushing fouled off another changeup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It was the law of the blocked road and the fouled well—a pig loose on the highway, a tannery poisoning a shared stream, gunpowder stored where it might ignite and level the block.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
McGinn himself was in no doubt that he was fouled by Neil El Aynaoui, but insists Scotland cannot fixate on refereeing calls.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Plum fouled out midway through the fourth quarter after being held to four points in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
He scored on three savage drives to the basket and on two of the drives he was fouled by Sanders.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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