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sportsmanship

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


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This tournament is less about sportsmanship and athletic excellence than about pushing crappy beer and extortionate credit cards?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Ultimately the moment belonged to McIlroy, but Rose won plaudits not just for his golf but his gracious sportsmanship, embracing the victor despite the huge disappointment of yet another near miss.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But his defiance prompted a lengthy news cycle in which the 72-year-old coach was cooked on social media, his actions dissected under umbrellas of sportsmanship, race, and mansplaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“I beat you. And then, if you ask nicely, I’ll sign an autograph for you. That’s pretty generous sportsmanship, don’t you think?”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu



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