- present participle of sport.
sporting
Example Sentences
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Given the sport's prominence in Australia, how administrators deal with high-profile situations is heavily scrutinised, with sporting codes carrying influential voices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I’m all for rallying around a book or author and debating their merits like it’s a sporting match.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has already noted how Dedic "incredibly hungry" to prove himself.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“The Paralympics has the ability to do that like no other sporting event in the world for athletes with disabilities.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ellsberg had on his usual conservative suit, but Russo, as if expecting something special, was sporting a blue shirt with a bright red and white striped tie.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
