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gamesmanship

[geymz-muhn-ship] / ˈgeɪmz mənˌʃɪp /




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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

I ask whether he considers gamesmanship or even dirty tactics, such as those that Michael Schumacher faced accusations of at times.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

But Bruce Springsteen and the raw, stripped-down recordings of his 1982 “Nebraska” album seem earnestly in opposition to such artless gamesmanship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2025

“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




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