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Recent Examples of sportyIt's known for its comfortable ride, sporty appearance and generous cabin space.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2026 The shoe is low-profile with a sleek, aerodynamic finish, imparting a sporty vibe.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 Aug. 2026 Camilla’s family described the teenager as an academic and sporty student, who was also involved in the school orchestra and coached a youth soccer team.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
20 Aug. 2026 While New York’s mayor seems wholly devoted to that single watch, El-Sayed has been curating a watch collection that blends sporty styles and dress pieces.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sporty
Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2026
In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) — an informal cooperation between the maritime bodies of 18 shipping nations across the globe — noted that more than 80% of global trade is transported by sea.
Garten sported hers buttoned up over a sleek pair of black tapered trousers while Gaines went more casual, with a distressed version and a matching pair of wide-leg jeans for a Canadian tuxedo vibe.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2026
The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century.