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Disputes were resolved by the two team captains based on “gentlemanly” conduct.

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He also won his third Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player exhibiting the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the NHL.

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In Myers’ music, which he writes mostly himself, even the drinking songs feel pretty suave; he’s always using his dreamy eyes to beam a gentlemanly sincerity.

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But the full weight of the law was not needed as what was described as a "gentlemanly exchange" took place.

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His gentlemanly ways were both deplored and adored in equal measure.

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