Example Sentences
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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
Having fouled Florent Malouda for France's opener, the towering defender levelled with a thundering header from Andrea Pirlo's corner inside 20 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mitchell scored, was fouled by Smart and made the free throw for a three-point play and a 95-92 Thunder lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Ajay Mitchell was fouled after the inbounds pass and made two free throws for a 115-110 lead that stood.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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
