sponsor
noun
a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing.
sponsoring
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present participleof sponsor.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But that changed late Tuesday, when Beutner sent a letter to state Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, a South Bay Democrat who is sponsoring the legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
There could be a ban on unlicensed casinos from sponsoring sports teams, too, with Burnham a long-time critic of the negative effects of gambling.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
America 250, by contrast, is decidedly smaller, sponsoring art exhibits and coordinated "block parties" across the country.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Brands are increasingly sponsoring interest-based community groups, like Rummikub clubs and dad groups, to reach consumers offline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
“Not really the person, of course. You’re sponsoring him, and if he does well you split the purse.”
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
