How to Use sportsmanship in a Sentence

sportsmanship

noun
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  • He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
  • How about the standard of sportsmanship shown by the two high jumpers who shared the gold medal?
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2021
  • But in terms of pure sportsmanship, both the fans were winners.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The two women embraced at the net at the end, a classy display of sportsmanship.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2021
  • The crowd applauded the show of sportsmanship and soon Shelton's teammates joined the pair on the mound.
    — Dan Carson, Chron, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Rios advised people to have fun and be in the spirit of good sportsmanship.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022
  • Yes, sportsmanship prevailed, even if the NFL brand is a bit worse for the exercise.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Joey Baker and Jaden Akins were named the two teams' sportsmanship honorees.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The point of musical chairs is to teach children fair play and sportsmanship.
    — Bernice L. McFadden, Longreads, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Cal can teach the world a lesson in honor, justice and sportsmanship.
    — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Nov. 2021
  • There is a win at all costs attitude that goes against the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
    — Sarah Hughes, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Insults, bad sportsmanship, and even racist slurs go to the back of the moderation queue in this unnamed game.
    — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2022
  • The Blazers took four consecutive knees and turned the ball over on downs in a showing of sportsmanship.
    — Evan Dudley, al, 1 Sep. 2022
  • He was renowned for his honesty and sportsmanship, as well as his brilliance as a pitcher.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 15 May 2023
  • There are rules, not just etiquette standards, for sportsmanship and fair play.
    — Lori Nickel, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Photos of the fans have gone viral as an example of class and sportsmanship.
    — Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2023
  • According to the Sentinel’s report of the game in 1955, plenty of good sportsmanship and good feeling was on view.
    — Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, 6 Feb. 2022
  • In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, Jewett got back up and helped Amos to his feet.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2021
  • The gesture was applauded in the ballpark and online, where many hailed it as a true moment of sportsmanship.
    — Christopher Brito, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Aaron Jainchill, a neighbor and longtime baseball coach of Roux’s, said that the teen’s sportsmanship was legendary in their town.
    — Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022
  • It's seen as a show of sportsmanship and mutual respect.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022
  • After the Wolves’ on-field celebration, Barch walked off the mound for one final time, doffing his hat to South in a show of sportsmanship.
    — Matt Nevala, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2021
  • The Warriors have not lost more than four games in a season under his tenure and have taken home three sportsmanship awards.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Nationwide, sportsmanship — or the lack thereof — is the focus of high school sports this season.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Francona said sometimes the game’s unwritten rules sometimes get in the way of common sense and sportsmanship.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022
  • He was lauded for his sportsmanship and kindness by his coaches.
    — Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Who are the finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy (sportsmanship)?
    — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 4 May 2023
  • The hug has gone viral as a stirring example of sportsmanship and kindness.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Coaches teach young athletes about hard work, passion and good sportsmanship — skills that are just as important off the field — and can instill a lifelong love of the game.
    — Nancy Clanton, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Showing some sportsmanship would be advised, of course.
    — Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 24 Nov. 2022

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