as in legal
following or according to the rules
in wrestling, biting is not sportsmanly, and will result in a forfeit
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Adjective
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The most successful dons build their political authority more through consent than coercion, and their business portfolios include legal ventures in entertainment, private security, and construction.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025 -
That uncertainty is magnified by ongoing legal challenges and threats by Musk for deeper cuts.—
Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jerrold’s accompanying text is much more strident, decrying the moral failings that lead to imprisonment and waxing dubious on the value of prison reform, rehabilitation efforts, and charity.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yet in a time of moral urgency for so many groups but especially Jews, antisemites are getting louder while those who would defend Jews are getting quieter.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.—
Bette Keva,
BostonGlobe.com,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Even if a party to an arbitration believes the arbitrator isn’t fair, if the party contractually accepted the arbitrator, it will be bound by its pledge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Panasonic promises its 5-axis in-body stabilization will sort out shaky video a fair bit without cropping.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 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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As audiences continue to grow, the demand for authentic and ethical content has never been more important.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sportsmanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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