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sporting
To amuse oneself, to play.
"children sporting on the green"
To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.
"Jen sports with Bill's emotions."
To display; to have as a notable feature.
"Jen's sporting a new pair of shoes; he was sporting a new wound from the combat"
The act of taking part in a sport.
Pertaining to sports
"He got a job in a sporting goods store."
Exhibiting sportsmanship.
"Quite sporting of you to call that foul on yourself."
Having a reasonable chance of success.
"You think he has a sporting chance? I wouldn't call even him a long shot!"
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