personal foul
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal foul
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Clark was called for a personal foul at the 7:57 mark in the fourth quarter after getting tangled up with Bonner, who was trying to post up near the free-throw line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
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
Broome, calling a personal foul on himself, went back over to Freeman during the game.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024
The lone fine, revealed by the league Saturday, was levied on Washington cornerback Emmanuel Forbes for a personal foul on a hit to the helmet of Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Though Locksley didn’t specify, two calls last week stood out, both 15-yard personal foul penalties.
From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023
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