The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.
Source: tatoeba (63055)
Foiled
//fɔɪld//
Synonyms for "foiled" (46 found)
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7 total sentences available.
I was foiled in my attempt.
Source: tatoeba (256753)
A little old woman foiled the robbery by whacking the thief on the head with her cane.
Source: tatoeba (715774)
Investigators foiled a plot to hijack an airplane.
Source: tatoeba (5265699)
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