Example Sentences

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By then, he’d taken off his jacket and was sporting a tight black T-shirt.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The only segment to record weakened sales in November was sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailing, the data agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

As I listened to the details of what else she was doing to prepare for the rapture, I noticed that she was sporting a shirt with Charlie Kirk’s name on it.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

The Challengers star was sporting a large diamond ring on the fourth finger of her left hand and some thought it might be a sign that she's engaged.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

Ellsberg had on his usual conservative suit, but Russo, as if expecting something special, was sporting a blue shirt with a bright red and white striped tie.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin