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Definition of running commentary noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

running commentary

noun
 
/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈkɒməntri/
 
/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈkɑːmənteri/
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  1. running commentary (on something) a continuous description of an event, especially a sporting event, that somebody gives as it happens
    • to give a running commentary on the game
    • Our reporters will give a running commentary on the election results as they are announced.
    • My small son kept up a running commentary for the whole trip.
    • He kept up a running commentary on everyone who came in or went out.
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