intentional foul
Americannoun
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On both occasions, Philadelphia's claims of an intentional foul were rejected by officials.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
The 6-foot-3 senior was called for an intentional foul on Brink, who made both free throws with 5:30 to play.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024
He stopped it with an intentional foul, now punishable with a free throw and continued possession, which allowed the Kings the chance to score four more points.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2022
McDaniel and Fletcher were given technical fouls, and Cardoso was called for an intentional foul.
From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022
And the referee signaled that Ben was to shoot two foul shots for an intentional foul.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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