Example Sentences

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California regulators had kept the pipeline closed following a 2015 oil spill that fouled the coastline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

When Redick had seen enough from Ayton in the fourth quarter after he gave up two offensive rebounds and fouled twice in 19 seconds, the coach opted for rookie Adou Thiero.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But its legendary waters are increasingly off-limits, fouled by sewage-tainted wastewater—as much as 30 million gallons a day—from neighboring Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Smart intercepted a lazy pass by Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr., and Jae’Sean Tate fouled the Lakers guard on a three-point attempt with 25.4 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

It was silent, but pervasive, as if they had just accidentally strolled onto some theatrical stage and fouled the performance.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman