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play by play

[pley-bahy-pley] / ˈpleɪ baɪˈpleɪ /




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John Wooden, Jerry Tarkanian and Jim Harrick were among his expert commentators when he did play by play for college basketball games.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2026

“It was essentially a play by play of what was happening in the sky.”

From Washington Post Mar. 8, 2023

"I will, soon, write up a more complete post on the play by play."

From Reuters Nov. 12, 2022

Altmann signed it was important to have American Sign Language access to play by play, commentary and news to make sports feel more welcoming.

From Seattle Times Jun. 16, 2022

There was a good deal more about the game, almost a complete play by play account, but Peter, peeking over the edge of the letter saw that Maria was yawning.

From The Boy Grew Older by Heywood Broun




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