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Put sport back in modest setting, showing consideration (8)

Ross

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courtesy

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'consideration' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for courtesy that I've seen before include "Respectful and considerate behaviour" , "Good manners" , "good breeding" , "Civility, politeness" , "Politeness and respect for others" .)

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