personal foul
noun
: a foul in a game (such as basketball) involving usually physical contact with or deliberate roughing of an opponent compare technical foul
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Portis was called for a personal foul, and a review confirmed there was no unnecessary contact for a flagrant.
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Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
The Monarchs were called for five personal fouls and 10 penalties overall.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
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Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
The Monarchs were called for five personal fouls and 10 penalties overall.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for personal foul
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“Personal foul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20foul. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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