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fouls

[ foulz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fouls1

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Example Sentences

The use of technology to punish women for relationship fouls, real or perceived, has reached epidemic levels.

He was duped into silly offensive fouls when smaller men moved in behind him as he powered toward the basket.

He fouls off two pitches then drives one to the grass just past the infield.

Unlike game day, there are no accidents or “puppy fouls” on the field today and cleanup time is minimal.

In the 2004–05 season, he led the NBA with 322 personal fouls.

So that, light for light, acetylene fouls the air less than any ordinary illuminant excepting the Welsbach gas burner.

The first two fouls count as strikes, of course, and four balls entitle the batter to first base.

He wanted to know what fouls were, and how to steal bases, and he was nonplussed by such terms as “hit-and-run.”

Then Joe struck out the next lad after he had hit a couple of fouls.

You may boil Garlick in the belly of the fouls, if you like it, or in the pickle.

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