foul
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That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
If a player is booked or sent off but the foul was actually committed by the opposition team, the decision can be changed.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“It should be reviewable,” Roberts said of the foul tip.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Brunson snatched up the ball, drew a foul and made a free throw.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
At once, the slimy grayish goop—whatever it had been—splattered all over Koffi's legs, and a new foul smell soured the air.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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