as in legal
following or according to the rules
admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice
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Coming off his legal victory representing A$AP Rocky in the rapper’s 2021 felony shooting case, where he was acquitted on all charges, attorney Joe Tacopina joined The Breakfast Club on Monday (Feb. 24).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Include experts relevant to the negotiation, such as legal advisors or technical specialists.—
Zekeriya Polat,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The law was a moral and practical victory, ensuring that millions of children with disabilities could no longer be excluded from public schools.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the same debates accompanying discussions of slavery reparations in greater society permeate the order as well: Some feel a moral urgency while others criticize the effort as unfairly burdening the entities of today or suggesting the order’s ongoing work with the poor should suffice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Human rights lawyer Darcy was killed by a landmine in Sudan while negotiating the release of aid workers — an honorable way to go.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lester received an honorable discharge on Dec. 4, 1972.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its main section, the fair will feature its traditional Focus section, which welcomes young galleries featuring emerging or underrepresented artists.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Feb. 2025
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This year’s fair has more than 95 galleries from 20-plus countries, a tighter group compared with the over 120 galleries in 2023.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Clear definition of values and purpose: Values are the ethical principles that define the organization's identity and guide its decisions, behavior and corporate culture.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But sometimes, staying is the more ethical choice, Rutgers philosophy professor Alex Guerrero told Morning Edition host A Martínez.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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