foiling

Example Sentences

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They were caught by an undercover operative who played a "crucial role" in foiling their plans, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Mr. Nakadai played the dogged cop assisting Mifune’s gruff industrialist in foiling a kidnapper’s plot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In separate statements, they praised police for quickly responding and foiling the attack.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

The Mariners wasted no time in foiling the Royals’ opener plan.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Although Americans had stayed out of the war so far, they were eager to read reports about secret agents and the foiling of foreign plots.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield