personal foul
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of personal foul
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Notre Dame lost its standout nose tackle, Chris Colon, for next week’s game after being ejected for two 15-yard personal foul penalties.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025
There were numerous 15-yard personal foul penalties for taunting, late hits, grabbing the face mask and a horse collar.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025
Duren was ejected after receiving a personal foul and two technicals.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024
The unnecessary roughness penalty was the third personal foul on Greenlaw this season and his ejection was his second in the past two years.
From Washington Times • Dec. 9, 2023
After a personal foul penalty on the Rams, L.A. took over at its own 21 with 6:43 to play.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023
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