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Collocations for foul play - noun

1. criminal activity

VERB + foul play

suspect
rule out
The police have ruled out foul play in their investigation of his death.

PHRASES

evidence of foul play
The police found no evidence of foul play.

2. (BrE) play that is against the rules

ADJECTIVE

deliberate, serious

VERB + foul play

be guilty of
He was clearly guilty of foul play and deserved to be sent off.

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