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sportsmanship

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


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It may be a hokey child’s trophy from a bygone era, like a scout’s badge or sportsmanship ribbon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Against Musetti, Djokovic also recovered from falling victim to his own exemplary sportsmanship.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Asked where he learned about sportsmanship, Gonzalez said, “It’s what I was taught by my mom and coaches. Be a good person no matter what.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

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

He talked about sportsmanship, and about how Mike Costello was a role model.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor



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