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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 sheriff’s office Major Crimes Unit opened an investigation into the death and reported no evidence of foul play, Davis said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
According to medical examiner and police records, there were no signs of foul play.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Although this disappearance is still officially a missing person case, Sheriff Lott confirmed to PEOPLE that investigators believe there is a possibility of foul play.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
The outlet reported that there was no evidence of foul play and that a local coroner had initially suggested Baldock died of drowning before his body was found at 10:30 pm local time.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Oct. 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 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul play
noun
: unfair dealing : dishonest conduct
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