foul play
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No "foul play" was suspected, according to police.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
At the time, Mourinho pleaded with the referee for a red card to be shown to the Argentina international for dangerous foul play, because replays showed Romero made contact with his studs on Bellingham's knee.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Oakley said there were no obvious signs of foul play or trauma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Police did not release a cause of death but said a preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I know what you’re thinking. You’re gonna do an article that says Sheriff Moran suspects foul play and is investigating, am I right?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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