play by play

Example Sentences

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“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

Patrick O’Neal, who’s pleasant as a pre- and postgame host but lacks the timing and instincts for play by play, has called most of the games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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 Broun, Heywood