as in legal
following or according to the rules
admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice
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Ward's detention on April 21 came amid an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, during which people with valid documentation—including green cards or visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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In addition to live testimony, the legal team plans to present documents and statements from producers, Sony Pictures and other eyewitnesses.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Eighty years since the end of World War II, Amsterdam’s mayor apologized for the city’s role in the persecution of its Jewish residents during the Holocaust, in a rare acknowledgment of a collective moral failure by a city leader.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Technological innovation inevitably brings change, and indeed, sometimes, unfounded moral panic.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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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
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Take the cake out of the equation and address his actions, which, on that day, were less than honorable.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Naturally, the honorable scout leader is horrified by what’s happening to him.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Be clear about your strengths, whether that’s compelling insights, easy integration, fair pricing, no spam or timely delivery—and be aware of the trade-offs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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If unchecked, this behavior threatens the fair administration of justice.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Despite all of that, as the legislature enters the final weeks of its spring session, strengthening the state’s ethical safeguards doesn’t appear to be anywhere near the top of the agenda in Springfield.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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His relationship evolved from setting firm boundaries to setting ethical guardrails, offering context, and supporting his autonomy with curiosity and love.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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