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gamesmanship

[geymz-muhn-ship] / ˈgeɪmz mənˌʃɪp /




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That’s because the bottom two-thirds of the distribution is where we’d expect to see the bulk of earnings surprises that result from gamesmanship among companies and analysts.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

In most other sports, that would have been considered gamesmanship.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2025

I ask whether he considers gamesmanship or even dirty tactics, such as those that Michael Schumacher faced accusations of at times.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

“There’s a level of gamesmanship that goes on throughout the playoffs,” explained Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2025

Maybe it was gamesmanship to try to throw me off, but it wasn’t working.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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