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fouling

[fou-ling] / ˈfaʊ lɪŋ /


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That’s because a large portion of the pollution fouling waterways comes from these businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Austin Reaves had 19 points and five assists before fouling out with 4:58 left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

They said: "If members of the public witness any instances of dog fouling, we would encourage them to report it by completing a form on our website."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The 24-year-old wasn't finished yet and his break into the area ended with Kochalski fouling him, conceding a penalty that Gordon converted with ease.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Richardson was playing every card he had, hollering in Woolf’s ear to try to distract him or provoke him into fouling himself out of the race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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