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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
Smothering leaves little evidence of foul play, and due to the women's advanced ages, their deaths were repeatedly attributed to natural causes.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 May 2024
Barnett's death fueled speculation on social media that foul play may have been involved.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 17 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 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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