Example Sentences

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Its limbs, however, would have sported several other kinds of feathers, including long pennaceous feathers with central vanes that are more like the plumage we often see on modern birds.

From National Geographic • Aug. 28, 2017

While the Houston Astros may have sported tequila sunrise uniforms, the Pittsburgh Pirates pillbox caps and the Chicago White Sox short pants, the Yankees have been impervious to the sport’s fashion trends.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2017

The manager may have sported that familiar disarming smile from Beijing to Singapore but planning for the campaign ahead has been far from straightforward.

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2017

The first three years had nine films rewarded; the past two rosters have sported eight entries.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2016

I tried on a shiny blue suit that looked so worn I think Columbus must have sported it over to the New World.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel