foul play

Example Sentences

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As with serious foul play, referees have a checklist they go through when assessing a possible elbow.

From BBC

In neither case did security officials find signs of foul play.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the other hand, missing acts of foul play will also be latched on by coaches and supporters.

From BBC

Authorities ruled out foul play in Liu's death but said they would investigate if she had been bullied online.

From BBC

The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division confirmed on Thursday that “no foul play is evident,” Fort Hood said in a statement.

From New York Times