foiled

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Foiled once when Lonnie Walker IV missed a potential game-tying three-point shot with 2.8 seconds left in regulation, Ham circled back with another choice that probably wouldn’t have been on his cue card.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Facebook Says First-Person Christchurch Video Foiled AI System Nate Lanxon covers a hearing of British lawmakers who are conducting an inquiry into hate speech.

From The Verge • Apr. 25, 2019

Burke’s other stable stars in 2014 have included Sweet Lou, who is a contender for Horse of the Year, and the consistent Foiled Again, who Burke bought for $62,000 in 2008.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2014

"Foiled again," shrieked Virginia, stamping her foot while seven months pregnant with the child of an Italian playboy.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2013

Foiled by the press once again, Smith was ready to crank things up another notch.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand