fouls
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fouls
Example Sentences
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He actually did everything the team needed - ran with the ball, looked after it, bought fouls, tried his best to get others sent off.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Fox’s coverage pivoted from hard fouls to trans panic, Clark got dragged into a fight she has spent three years trying to avoid and Cunningham’s follower count exploded.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
By the end of the first half, the defending champions had managed zero attempts on goal but committed nine fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Marc Cucurella: Booked for two fouls in quick succession on Olise.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
He tries a Ruy López opening but fouls up the move order.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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