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At no other time in history have sports played such a dominant role in daily life. Thanks to the__11__of theInternet and television, adults and children alike consume sports at an astonishing rate. When we are notphysically involved in sports, we play them via video games or in fantasy leagues, and we watch them on TV.The celebrity status of top athletes speaks to the importance we attach to sporting events. __12__ , athleticendeavors have a tremendous economic, political, and cultural influence on our society. Hosting sportingevents can boost tourism and revenue for a city. Sports in society can even influence our understanding ofgender roles and socio-economic issues, and they can help__ 13__ city-, state-, and national identity.Sports’ __ 14__ effect on culture is especially evident among those who may not enjoy playing or watchingsports—these people often still know the names of key players, and they may still take national pride inOlympic medals. In fact, sports in society are so vital that the United Nations has __15__ them a human right:Sport and play are human rights that must be respected and enforced worldwide; sport has been increasinglyrecognized and used as a low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian development and peace-buildingefforts.
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(A) retribution
(B) prevalence
(C) negligence
(D) depredation