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 back by Rob Segedin, who flied to right field in the seventh inning.

From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2016

Fouled by Caldwell, the Uruguay international picked himself up to find the bottom corner of Habsi's goal from the resulting free-kick via a deflection off Maloney's shoulder and the post.

From The Guardian • Mar. 2, 2013

With yon spilt water, Fouled in the dust, sucked by the thirsty air.

From The Poems of Emma Lazarus, Volume 1 by Lazarus, Emma