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gamesmanship

[geymz-muhn-ship] / ˈgeɪmz mənˌʃɪp /




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Gamesmanship and testing the rules can be a way of life in pro sports.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2017

Former Tottenham midfielder Ossie Ardiles tweeted: "Gamesmanship of Chelsea players embarrassing in the sending off of Ibrahimovic. Why such a wonderful collection of players do this I don't know."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2015

Gamesmanship has always been an integral mental sideshow in sports, particularly in tennis singles.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2013

Gamesmanship creeps into scholarly conferences, and some academics make small wagers over their predictive powers.

From Reuters • Aug. 1, 2012

It is all a part of Britain's latest fad, the successor to Gamesmanship and the U and non-U cult.

From Time Magazine Archive




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