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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 Louisa County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect any type of foul play.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 May 2024
Police said their preliminary investigation suggests no foul play.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 May 2024
It was ruled an accident at the time, with no signs of foul play.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
At the time, authorities said there was no indication of foul play.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 May 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 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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