fair play

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The letter, which is also signed by Andrea Egan, the new head of the UK's biggest trade union Unison, says: "The British public believe in fair play: that if you work hard, follow the rules and contribute, that government should tread lightly on your life."

From BBC

The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday it hoped for "fair play" after US Vice President JD Vance was booed at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

From Barron's

"I was in the stadium last night and we're largely a sports organisation and seeing the US team cheered as they were by the audience, fair play, that was fantastic," he added.

From Barron's

"In general, I would say at sporting events, we like to see fair play but in terms of having a good relationship with the administration, that is only good news for us."

From Barron's

Fair play to Scottish Rugby - not words you often hear, it's true.

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