Byng
Americannoun
noun
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George , Viscount Torrington. 1663–1733, British admiral: defeated fleet of James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, off Scotland (1708); defeated Spanish fleet off Messina (1717)
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his son John . 1704–57, English admiral: executed after failing to relieve Minorca
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Julian Hedworth George , 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy. 1862–1935, British general in World War I; governor general of Canada (1921–26)
Example Sentences
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He also won his third Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player exhibiting the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the NHL.
From Los Angeles Times
But independent rail expert Michael Byng says it could go high as £87.8 billion.
From BBC
Granted, we’re talking about a 21-year-old here — a 21-year-old known as much for his work ethic as he is his sportsmanship, which earned him a sixth-place finish in the Lady Byng voting last season.
From Seattle Times
He’s now a two-time Stanley Cup champion, two-time winner of the Selke trophy as the league’s best defensive forward, and twice the winner of the Lady Byng trophy for sportsmanship and exceptional play.
From Los Angeles Times
Last season, he received his second Lady Byng Trophy after having only four penalty minutes in nearly 1,655 minutes of ice time.
From Seattle Times
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