esprit

Example Sentences

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The president told NBC News it would be an exercise in generating some "esprit de corps" - suggesting that he saw an opportunity to galvanise his troops.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

It’s absolutely worth a read, given her family’s quirky esprit de corps even when they had nothing to eat but impala.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Hiller believes nicknames can be useful in developing an identity and esprit de corps for young players, who are typically lacking both.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

The drill teams are intended to be the face of each military branch, serving as ambassadors and demonstrating skill, discipline and esprit de corps for the public.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022

“You can tell this isn’t a Marine base. There's no spirit here. No esprit de corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy