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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
Our intuitive bent toward honesty and justice has been destroyed by partisan antics and foul play.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
First responders were called to his home to perform a wellness check, and no evidence of foul play was found during the initial probe.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
While no foul play is suspected, the incident remains under investigation.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Though officials said there are no signs of foul play in her death at this time.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 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 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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