personal foul
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal foul
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Since 2002, when Botox was approved for cosmetic use, wrinkles have all but disappeared from our screens—and our personal social media feeds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The sign was in reference to a video that Trump shared on his personal social media platform, Truth Social.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
This screening tool measures progress in five areas: communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem solving, and personal social interaction.
From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026
Both he and his current wife, Tanya, have posted on their personal social media accounts photos of the suburban Maryland home they appear to have resided in since 2018.
From Slate • Oct. 3, 2025
Architecture becomes memorable only when it expresses a transcendent vision, whether personal, social, or spiritual.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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