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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Attorneys also argued in that litigation about whether anyone but the immigrants themselves had legal standing to file lawsuits, an argument complicated by the fact that immigrants are typically unaware that their data may be turned over at all.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
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Teams are allowed to enter into contract negotiations with agents of players who become unrestricted free agents during the legal tampering period, but the deals can't become official until the new league year begins.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The radical shifts in France — regicide, the Committee of Public Safety’s terror, and expansionist campaigns — dissolved the moral and practical basis for the alliance.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Without genuine emotional experience or moral agency, AI cannot provide the accountability that comes from being seen by another person.—
Dr. Jesse Finkelstein,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rinse with water and dry the area with a clean cloth.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shorthanded Blazers The Warriors entered Tuesday with an almost completely clean bill of health, with only deep reserve Seth Curry ruled out with sciatica for the 18th consecutive game.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The clothing line includes winter staples such as fair-isle sweaters, wool pants, and fringe jackets.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit now primarily focuses on Wilson’s breach of contract and fair dealing claims against AI Film.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
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That archival function sharpens the series’ ethical core.—
Alexandra Martinez,
Artforum,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday the Guardian reported that an Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official had announced a halt to the trial, citing ethical concerns.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Sportsmanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanly. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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