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sportsmanship

[spawrts-muhn-ship, spohrts-] / ˈspɔrts mənˌʃɪp, ˈspoʊrts- /


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Olympic qualification doesn’t involve a political litmus test—only citizenship, sportsmanship and skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Despite his disappointment, Djokovic showed his sportsmanship by clambering over the net to warmly hug Alcaraz on creating a slice of history.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Stafford was MVP, Ferguson was top rookie, linebacker Nate Landman won sportsmanship, ethics and commitment to teammates, and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson won inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The music swells further as he reflects on how crushed he was to lose his job over what his lawyers called a “silent or quiet prayer of thanksgiving for player safety, sportsmanship, and spirited competition.”

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

"It is given for the best display of sportsmanship during the race," she said.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell



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