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sportsmanship

[ spawrts-muhn-ship, spohrts- ]

noun

  1. the character, practice, or skill of a sportsman.
  2. sportsmanlike conduct, as fairness, courtesy, being a cheerful loser, etc.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sportsmanship1

First recorded in 1735–45; sportsman + -ship
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It can get a little confusing, and there’s too much responsibility given a character introduced late in the game, which I regard as bad sportsmanship in genre writing.

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Lazar Stefanovic was one of 18 players recognized on the conference’s sportsmanship team.

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There was a moment of Australian sportsmanship in the 47th over of Afghanistan's innings.

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"There's a sportsmanship to it but never spills over into more than that," says Margs.

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"Olivia not only excelled in figure skating programs but inspired others through her talent, determination and sportsmanship," Prince George's County Parks and Recreation said in a statement reported by CBS News.

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