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esprit

[e-spree] / ɛˈspri /


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The president told NBC News it would be an exercise in generating some "esprit de corps" - suggesting that he saw an opportunity to galvanise his troops.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2025

“Similarly, regarding workplace relationships I am proud of the professionalism, dedication and esprit de corp displayed in the workplace.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2023

And there was a buoyant esprit de corps, stemming from the troupe’s constant touring, not just all over Finland, but around the globe.

From New York Times Aug. 26, 2022

“When I look at the people that I met there and the structure and the camaraderie, it’s like we really had an esprit de corps there,” said Collick, 71.

From Washington Post Jul. 31, 2022

“You can tell this isn’t a Marine base. There's no spirit here. No esprit de corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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