fouled
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Fouled on the play by Norman Powell, he was about to complete a three-point play.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Asked the first word that came to mind about the invasion and its aftermath, Armitage replied "FUBAR," a military acronym which, politely, stands for "Fouled up beyond all recognition."
From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023
Fouled back by Rob Segedin, who flied to right field in the seventh inning.
From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2016
Fouled outside the area by John Eustace in a challenge that earned the Watford captain a booking, Tevez took the free-kick himself and arrowed an unstoppable shot through the wall and beyond Jon Bond.
From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2013
Beauty of babyhood,— Earth's wistful uttermost of good Flung out upon the street; Fouled, even as the highways would, With mirk and mire and bruise; The cheek more petal-fine Than rose before a shrine!
From The Singing Man A Book of Songs and Shadows by Peabody, Josephine Preston