gamesmanship

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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

Clearly believing it was an act of gamesmanship and a delaying tactic, Brighton's Joel Veltman unceremoniously tried to drag Saka to his feet, prompting a push and an angry exchange.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

After he pitched 2⅔ scoreless innings to win the game and the World Series championship for the Dodgers, the gamesmanship had been transformed into greatness, and the con man had become a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

“The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempts to hide it,” Sotomayor writes.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2025

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

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad