public spirit

Example Sentences

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We need a new public spirit: more people willing to recognize things aren’t going to get better unless we fight for it.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

For his utter lack of public spirit and graciousness, even to the very end.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2020

Perhaps the Ryder and Presidents Cup lose a tad of luster because match play is not as much a novelty, but those events are more fueled by public spirit and patriotism than playing formats.

From Golf Digest • May 7, 2020

"It may be the creation of a multimillionaire artist with his own agenda to pursue, but it has a real and generous public spirit."

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2016

He was born in the Island of St. Christopher’s, of an English family, distinguished for its loyalty and public spirit.

From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous