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sport

Definition for sport

noun as in recreational activity; entertainment

Strong matches

action, amusement, ball, disport, diversion, exercise, frolic, gaiety, games, picnic, play, pleasure, recreation

Strong matches

badinage, banter, derision, drollery, escapade, frolic, horseplay, jest, jesting, joke, jollification, jollity, kidding, merriment, mirth, mockery, mummery, nonsense, pleasantry, raillery, teasing, tomfoolery, trifling

noun as in person who takes kidding

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Gray, whose portfolio includes sport, has been under fire after it emerged he had been chauffeured to six football matches at Hampden since becoming a minister, four of which included the team he supports.

Gracing the sport during the time of the 'Big Three' means there is a price to be paid when it comes to the 'greatest of all-time' debate in tennis.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns a majority stake in Newcastle, as the country continues to invest millions into sport.

Swimming pools and sports centres are closed and most businesses are shut.

Mr Ashford said it made him wonder how Netflix would fare with future live sports events, given the problems people encountered this time.