The reed whistles to the wind, where it had once Sported among roses, and shaken perfume from the orange-blossom.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Perhaps we know the tree, of which the pile Once formed a part, and oft beneath its shade Have Sported in our youth; or in quaint style Have carved upon its rugged bark a name Of which the memory doth alone remain A memory doomed, alas!
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
Indeed, I would have gone there, religion or no religion, for where else could I have Sported a white shirt and collar?
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine