foul play
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The university suspects foul play, and said its Division of Public Safety & Security had been dispatched to investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The sheriff’s department has not been able to determine how the man entered the waterway, but no foul play is suspected at this point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last 32 and should have received an automatic suspension.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Striker Balogun was sent off for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should also have received a ban for two games.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Though the jockey was probably not at fault for Exhibit’s change of course, it was common for stewards to briefly suspend riders caught in his situation to guard against foul play.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
