play-by-play
adjective
ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā 
ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈplā
1
: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event
a radio play-by-play announcer
2
: relating each event as it occurs
play-by-play
noun
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Ian Eagle will be the play-by-play commentator, and Nate Burleson and JJ Watt will provide color commentary.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
New York is officially in pursuit of the 30-year-old and initial signs are promising, according to Yankees play-by-play announcer and ESPN radio personality Michael Kay.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For the alternative telecast, NBC’s Paul Burmeister will be providing play-by-play coverage.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The video walks viewers through a play-by-play of how Chicken helps the shy pups feel more confident.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
New York is officially in pursuit of the 30-year-old and initial signs are promising, according to Yankees play-by-play announcer and ESPN radio personality Michael Kay.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For the alternative telecast, NBC’s Paul Burmeister will be providing play-by-play coverage.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The video walks viewers through a play-by-play of how Chicken helps the shy pups feel more confident.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Play-by-play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play-by-play. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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