disporting
- present participle of disport.
Example Sentences
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He demonstrated his ability to accurately transcribe a barely-legible original manuscript of Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984” by disporting his skills in paleography, the study of ancient and antiquated writing systems.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
He showed me works he was making: visions of exploding buildings and fantastical beasts disporting themselves in temples and gardens.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 2, 2019
Havana’s festive atmosphere has long befuddled visiting American politicians fearful they could be accused of disporting themselves inappropriately in a repressive environment.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2015
“Three long steep hills just west of the town were the mecca of the skiers, with several score disporting themselves there throughout the the afternoon,” a 1937 Somerset Daily American article said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 27, 2014
When we reached the Shore, the Tide was low, & there were Children there disporting themselves with Chum.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
