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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
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Woodland fire officials said there were no immediate signs of foul play, but said fire investigators were working in conjunction with Yolo County Sheriff’s Office to determine what caused the blaze.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Police said Bebout’s death was not a result of foul play, as authorities now investigate why family members did not report his death, according to WPXI.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
An initial review of all financial transactions since Fletcher's employment turned up no evidence of foul play, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Detectives searched the home in 2023 and found no hint of foul play.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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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 5 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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