as in legal
following or according to the rules
admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice
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Adjective
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In 2019, an immigration judge granted Abrego Garcia a legal status known as withholding of removal.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
13 June 2025 -
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Israeli attack violated the United Nations charter and that Iran has a legal right to respond.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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That recognized a moral responsibility to try to balance the scales, but the court no longer tries.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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And more than any other animal, cats represented to her its moral antithesis: lazy, pompous, interested only in themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 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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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Civil disobedience is honorable; violence is beyond the pale.—
David French,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The young male voter simply wants a fair shot to make a decent living and provide safety and security for his family.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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From California to Colorado, and from New York City to Washington State, jurisdictions across the country are codifying salary disclosure and fair opportunity principles.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Leaders question assumptions, weigh options, and make thoughtful, ethical decisions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The Australian fashion label endeavors to meet ethical sourcing standards as part of its practices, per the brand’s sustainability statement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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