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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
The investigation revealed abusive behavior and neglect, leading to suspicions of foul play.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2024
Butler and Kelley were last seen on March 30 heading to pick up their children before their car was found abandoned near the Oklahoma-Kansas border, with foul play suspected, police said.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2024
Peoria police said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances related to Bradley Klose's death.
—CBS News, 13 Sep. 2024
After Paulette’s body was found, tensions rose within the family as speculation about foul play began to circulate publicly.
—Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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