public spirit
Example Sentences
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“With leadership comes criticism — whether from citizens of public spirit or personal malice, colleagues with conflicting visions or competing ambitions, or all of the above.”
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 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
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
