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Trash Talking Numerous athletes engage in banter as a type of dialogue during competition. It's often perceived as a playful element of the contest, a way to generate assurance or even employ mental strategies to gain a advantageous edge. While some consider it to be simply ribbing, other instances can cross the line into aggressive remarks, pot

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