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sporting

[spawr-ting, spohr-] / ˈspɔr tɪŋ, ˈspoʊr- /


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Their fight began when Joey Iorio, a construction worker, pulled into work and saw his boss sporting one of the compact vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

“This person is special,” sporting director Mark Parsons said of DiMaria, who signed with Angel City before scoring 12 goals in four games in the age-group World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

First-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine will assist Parker while his former team-mate Mark Noble will also work closely with him in his role as sporting director.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

"It's one of the most exciting and encouraging things I've ever seen in my life," declared Jack Frick, sporting shades, a bushy white mustache and a black cowboy hat.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Travis wandered up, sporting a big blue ribbon, happier than I’d seen him in a long time.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly


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