fouls
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fouls
Example Sentences
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If he gets two more technical fouls between now and the end of the end of the regular season, he will be automatically suspended for an additional game.
From Los Angeles Times
For example, a bet on whether a particular set of free throws will go in or not or whether a certain player on the court may get a certain number of fouls.
From Barron's
Both were assessed technical fouls with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, and Williams’ hit was reviewed for a possible flagrant, although it was not upgraded.
From Los Angeles Times
Crew chief Marc Davis said in a pool report that both players were “assessed technical fouls for their continual taunting of one another.”
From Los Angeles Times
And it was ripe with free-throw-abetting fouls by the Washington Wizards, an actively tanking team that got itself blown out, 150-129.
From Los Angeles Times
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