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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act of foul" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression is "act of foul play," which refers to an unfair or dishonest action, typically in a game or competition.
Example: "The referee had to intervene after witnessing an act of foul play during the match."
Alternatives: "unfair act" or "dishonest action."
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In upholding the citing complaint, the committee found that Marler had committed an act of foul play that warranted a red card.
At Wednesday's hearing, the 2005 Lions captain admitted he had committed an act of foul play but denied it warranted a red card.
"In upholding the citing complaint, the committee found that Farrell had committed an act of foul play that warranted a red card," EPCR said, in a statement.
Kubriashvili's act of foul play did not, eventually, cost Montpellier as they beat Castres 32-14 and kept up their qualification hopes.
Mealamu was found guilty by the Six Nations judiciary on Tuesday of an intentional act of foul play in Saturday's 26-16 win at Twickenham.
Although the International Rugby Board appeal committee said it "upheld the original decision that there had been an act of foul play", it "concluded that the act was not intentional", hence the reduction.
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The sport can be nation-building and acts of foul play have no part in it.
At no stage has the sin bin been available for acts of foul play.
The Lions have been the victims of assorted acts of foul play on recent tours to the southern hemisphere.
The IRB compelled to further examine potential acts of foul play which either potentially or in reality impact on the preservation of player welfare.
Reynolds told the Bulldogs' website that such incidents were not deliberate acts of foul play but by-products of his passion.
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