foul play
Example Sentences
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Though circumstances leading up to the death still were being investigated, there was no evidence of foul play, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
On Saturday, Crystal Palace defender Axel Disasi was sent off for serious foul play in the 3-2 loss to Ipswich Town.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
People go missing every day, whether by foul play or accident, and they have a right to our best efforts to bring them home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
On Saturday, Tebboune said he did not rule out foul play.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Sheriff George W. Smith said several days ago after the happening that he was afraid of foul play.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
