sportsmanship
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Critics dinged the Argentine squad for poor sportsmanship in the wake of the loss.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
This tournament is less about sportsmanship and athletic excellence than about pushing crappy beer and extortionate credit cards?
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
One of the many reasons Anze Kopitar is my favorite player is that he plays the game the way it should be, with class and sportsmanship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Ultimately the moment belonged to McIlroy, but Rose won plaudits not just for his golf but his gracious sportsmanship, embracing the victor despite the huge disappointment of yet another near miss.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
So when I took time out of my busy schedule and burdensome duties to attend a middle school basketball game, I expected to see orderly students, good sportsmanship, and happy alumni.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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