fouls
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fouls
Example Sentences
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Marina Mabrey missed a three-point attempt before late Tempo fouls gave the Sparks enough of a cushion to win.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The audio showed that a number of other possible fouls had been considered, including Leandro Trossard on Pablo, with the VAR team flagging them to the referee.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The law change would mean penalties and free-kicks could be given for fouls made before the corner is taken.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Throw in a stricter whistle from referees, who are less inclined to award fouls when Harden swerves out of the way to draw contact, and basketball’s great machine goes haywire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“Wait for yours, Ben-Ben,” I say as he fouls the second pitch into the dirt.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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