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Examples of foul play in a Sentence
There is no evidence of foul play.
the coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play
Recent Examples on the Web
Police emphasized the unidentified man committed no crime and that Kobayashi is not suspected to be the victim of foul play.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Blockchain data revealed that 96 percent of the token supply was held by just 10 addresses at launch, fueling allegations of foul play.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
British authorities in Gibraltar ultimately ruled against claims of foul play.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
The sheriff's office said there was no indication of foul play.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1546, in the meaning defined above
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“Foul play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20play. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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