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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
Asked at a press conference whether suspicious activity was possible, officials said there's not been any evidence of foul play.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Captain Dalia Simons did not disclose how Ryan had entered the lake but said there is no sign of foul play.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The Halifax Police Department released a statement to announce that an investigation into the death of the 19-year-old woman, who was found inside the walk-in oven of the Halifax Walmart on Oct. 19, was not suspicious and there was no evidence of foul play.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
The Halifax Regional Police announced Monday that the sudden death had not been determined to be suspicious and there is no evidence of foul play.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Nov. 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 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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