public spirit

Example Sentences

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Developers are not going to forgo more lucrative options simply out of a sense of public spirit.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2021

Perhaps the Ryder and Presidents Cup lose a tad of luster because match play is not as much a novelty, but those events are more fueled by public spirit and patriotism than playing formats.

From Golf Digest • May 7, 2020

"It may be the creation of a multimillionaire artist with his own agenda to pursue, but it has a real and generous public spirit."

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2016

The touring exhibitions usually set up in atypical locations rather than established art galleries, part of the public spirit of many of Lennon and Ono's art, music and peace campaigns during their lives together.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2014

Men distinguished by great vigour of mind and great public spirit, were to be found on opposite sides in the senate and in the camp.

From Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, July 1865 by