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present progressiveof sport.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
sportnounan athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
Example Sentences
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The cute duo are sporting matching Christmas pajamas as they sip hot coco with their small dog.
From Fox News ● Dec. 24, 2021
The lions are sporting the haircuts of players Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips and Harry Kane with beard.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2021
Most have their publicists in tow, and many are sporting athleisure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2020
The Cougars are sporting a massive operating deficit in the athletic department of a reported $60 million, with projections of it reaching $85 million by 2023.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2019
Many men and women are sporting monocles to have a closer look at us.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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