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sportsmanship

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


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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

As it turns out, the United States still practices diplomacy and sportsmanship, at least here.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Olympic qualification doesn’t involve a political litmus test—only citizenship, sportsmanship and skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He also won his third Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player exhibiting the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the NHL.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

He replied to Pavlov that he could not debase his own standards of sportsmanship and would see the match through despite Fischer’s outrageous conduct.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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