- present participle of sport.
sporting
Example Sentences
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Federation officials maintained regular contact, outlined a long-term sporting vision and presented him as one of the faces of the national team.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Nine university students entered the preliminaries this year, wrestling bulls weighing hundreds of kilograms and sporting hard, stubby horns.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
We love live music, theater and sporting events—but maybe not enough to pay those high ticket prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
“This approach is consistent with our destinations across the country and at major sporting and entertainment venues throughout Los Angeles,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
“I’m not sad. It’s a sporting event and I lost. Bobby’s the new champion. Now I must take a walk and get some fresh air.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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