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sporting

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


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And while the club doesn’t have a formal dress code for spectators, Wimbledon is the rare sporting event where it’s not uncommon to see men in neckties and women in floral dresses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"The conduct at issue, namely the observation and recording of our training session ahead of a fixture of such significance, goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition," Middlesbrough's statement said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Among business people with sporting associations, Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has dropped down the overall Rich List.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Just as the sporting event has spurred upgrades of museums and the Metro, it’s an impetus to make sure the beaches are camera-ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Then I came to a sporting goods store.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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