foul
Example Sentences
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Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight and also criticized officials for foul calls during the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
There was a dropped pop fly in foul territory, a misplayed ball in center that went for a triple by Phoenix Call, wild pitches and walks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
A 23rd-minute challenge between the same players, which did not result in a penalty to Bournemouth, was unanimously supported as no foul.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Bucknor’s difficult week continued on Wednesday when he left a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers after a foul ball hit him flush in the face mask.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
I had practiced so much in the past month, I could practically sink foul shots in my sleep.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
