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.
were sporting
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past progressiveof sport.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There are some variations on the theme: One had on a cowboy hat and boots, for instance, and just a few were sporting body armor.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2025
Although Maryland is a strong team, it’s almost inconceivable that Ohio State could be beat this badly after the Buckeyes were sporting an undefeated record less than two weeks earlier.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
"Bachelorette" stars Clare Crawley and Dale Moss were spotted shopping in New York City and both were sporting rings.
From Fox News ● Jul. 7, 2021
Entering Wednesday, the Timberwolves had lost 18 of their past 19 games, and the Heat were sporting a 23-3 home record.
From Reuters ● Feb. 27, 2020
There were sporting events each night that I would have gone to cover.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
