unsporting
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This seemed rather unsporting among incumbents of the same party and delegation, which is often indicative of a backstory.
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2026
For "unsporting behaviour", Moroccan forward Ismael Saibari was handed a three-match ban and a fine of $100,000, while captain and defender Achraf Hakimi was suspended for two matches.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Walker, who was Europe's captain in the first four editions of the biennial contest, is wary that continued unsporting partisan behaviour will spoil both the Solheim and Ryder Cup.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
Meanwhile, India's Navdeep Singh was awarded gold in the men's F41 javelin after Sadegh Beit Sayah of Iran - who had thrown the furthest distance - was disqualified for "unsporting or improper conduct".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024
It was not only regarded as unsporting, it was also an admission that you were not an expert at the job.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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