foul play

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In one viral TikTok video, members of a senior-living community accuse their ex-friend of foul play: taking tiles out of turn and refusing to reveal her “winning” hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Nanos’s words offered a grim signal that foul play was involved in the disappearance of Guthrie, an 84-year-old with health issues who, her family says, relies on daily medication for survival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play," police said, adding they will continue to examine what led to his death.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police wrote, adding there was no indication of foul play.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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