fouls
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fouls
Example Sentences
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But against Spain, he took part in his side’s relentless harassing of a technically superior team as it racked up a World Cup final record of 26 fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Argentina’s physical approach, which saw them finish with all those fouls and zero shots on target, didn’t win them many friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Marc Cucurella: Booked for two fouls in quick succession on Olise.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Brink, the only natural center on the team, averages just 17.5 minutes per game primarily because of her 3.7 fouls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Rodriguez fouls Brayden’s next pitch into the dirt, and now we’re one strike away from completing the sweep.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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