afoul in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. The ship ran afoul of the treacherous rocks hidden beneath the waves.
2. His plans went afoul when a sudden storm forced him to change course.
3. The team found themselves afoul of the rules, leading to their disqualification.
4. She realized that her intentions had gone afoul when her words hurt her friend.
5. The negotiation hit a snag, leaving both parties afoul of their original agreement.
6. After several mishaps, the project ended up afoul of the deadline.
7. The athlete's behavior was afoul of the standards set by the governing body.
8. He often found himself afoul of local customs when traveling abroad.
9. Their friendship went afoul after a misunderstanding escalated into an argument.
10. The company's financial troubles were largely due to practices that ran afoul of regulations.