sport
noun
an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
is sporting
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present progressiveof sport (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The company’s cloud business is sporting impressive growth, and Microsoft expects to avoid heading into cash-burn mode as it spends up on AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Richard’s writing is really unique and really singular,” Bell says on a video call from England, where he’s currently shooting the “Peaky Blinders” sequel series and is sporting a shorter haircut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Almost 100 years later, Japan's imperial family - the world's oldest continuing monarchy - is sporting a very different look.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2024
She enjoys Halloween so much that my inner child is sporting a toothy smile and making me love the day as much as I used to.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2023
One of the meshos is sporting a Santa hat.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
