public spirit

Example Sentences

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We need a new public spirit: more people willing to recognize things aren’t going to get better unless we fight for it.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

For his utter lack of public spirit and graciousness, even to the very end.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2020

John Lewis focuses on acts of kindness for its 2020 Christmas advert - inspired by the public spirit shown during the coronavirus pandemic.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2020

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

The long continuance of despotic government had gradually destroyed the active public spirit of which Stoicism was the expression.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole