sports

Example Sentences

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I also was convinced that sports were my ticket out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Within a week he secured a temporary role at a hospital, and within a month he was working at a university with athletes from many sports.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

That sentiment in America meant nothing to our predominately white Christian teammates who, true to the nature of sports, judged teammates only on their character, work ethic and production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The juxtaposition of events — escalating geopolitical pressure abroad and the promotion of a high-profile combat sports spectacle at home — has drawn attention for its optics.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Short and round and dressed in one of those awful outfits from way back when—bell-bottom pants and a sports coat with enormous lapels.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen