unsportsmanlike
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Zverev, who was thrown out of the tournament in Acapulco for unsportsmanlike behaviour, was incensed by a line call that went against him and partner Marcelo Melo in a deciding tie-break.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
This is, of course, unsportsmanlike conduct on the apple field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Wilson was assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Zverev ended up bringing his phone out of his bag and taking a picture of the mark before being given a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
More jeering, whistling, catcalls, and scattered boos accompanied this unsportsmanlike conduct.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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