Example Sentences

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The log also contained a call from an oyster harvester concerned that water contamination from the refinery was fouling environmentally sensitive beds downriver.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Wong was fouling off Doolittle’s fastball and the lefty needed a backup plan.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2019

“He was fouling his pitch off a lot,” Cubs Manager Joe Maddon said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2017

Valentine flipped behind the back to Matt Costello, who slammed it down while Dave Sobolewski was fouling him intentionally.

From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 15, 2014

This was fouling their own nest with a vengeance.

From The Hills and the Vale by Jefferies, Richard