as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Recent Examples of unsportsmanlike
After picking off Garbers on the ensuing drive, the Golden Gophers took advantage of an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a pass interference call on the Bruins to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Taylor, giving Minnesota a 14-10 lead.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The Warriors had several injuries and the atmosphere on the field was becoming toxic – there were a half-dozen personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties called, along a targeting penalty on Pacifica.
—Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Hurricanes pushed them back to the 25 with less than a minute left.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Younghoe Koo then kicked the game-winning extra point after London had been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Ben Church, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The Warriors had several injuries and the atmosphere on the field was becoming toxic – there were a half-dozen personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties called, along a targeting penalty on Pacifica.
—Steve Dulas, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Hurricanes pushed them back to the 25 with less than a minute left.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Younghoe Koo then kicked the game-winning extra point after London had been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.
—Ben Church, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsportsmanlike
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These mussels can clog critical water intakes and fish screens and also foul major pipes relied on for water supply.Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the first inning of Game 4 on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Betts, in right field, sprinted into foul ground and caught a pop-up before a fan in a gray Yankees road jersey reached out and tried to rip the ball out of his glove.David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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For many years, Hamilton fought against the unfair restrictions put on drivers — including protesting against FIA race director’s Niels Wittich ban on drivers from wearing body piercings or neck chains during the race.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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But information in background checks can be inaccurate, raising unfair hurdles for renters, advocates say.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 July 2017
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After Kyle updated her on her current relationship with The Agency founder, Sutton admitted she wasn't convinced that things wouldn't turn nasty once the matter of money got involved.Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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That kind of personal data theft is nasty but understandable.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Unsportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsportsmanlike. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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