foul out
verb
fouled out; fouling out; fouls out
: to be put out of a basketball game for exceeding the number of fouls permitted
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Embiid fouled out in the third quarter and had four turnovers.
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Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Luka Doncic fouled out of game 3 of the NBA Final on Wednesday and national media heavily criticized the Slovenian superstar for his performance, mainly his defensive effort and demeanor.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
The freshman quickly got into foul trouble and eventually fouled out.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Mar. 2024
During the stretch, Doves senior guard Maya Gray (six points) fouled out.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Luka Doncic fouled out of game 3 of the NBA Final on Wednesday and national media heavily criticized the Slovenian superstar for his performance, mainly his defensive effort and demeanor.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
The freshman quickly got into foul trouble and eventually fouled out.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Mar. 2024
During the stretch, Doves senior guard Maya Gray (six points) fouled out.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Foul out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20out. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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