fouls
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fouls
Example Sentences
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He played basketball for the Lions, but after his sophomore season he decided to try football, since his physical play in basketball led to fouls, something that was legal in football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Fox’s coverage pivoted from hard fouls to trans panic, Clark got dragged into a fight she has spent three years trying to avoid and Cunningham’s follower count exploded.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The VAR will not be able to review defensive fouls before the ball is in play because it is not possible to give a penalty.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
By the end of the first half, the defending champions had managed zero attempts on goal but committed nine fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He tries a Ruy López opening but fouls up the move order.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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