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running commentary

British

noun

a continuous spoken description of an event while it is happening

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This is a line with added value - it is not uncommon for the train conductor to give a running commentary on the landscape passing by.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Fortunately, President Donald Trump and others in his administration have offered a running commentary on the timeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Recording and editing the song takes about a half-hour, punctuated by frequent pauses and a running commentary with himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

He had a chorus to provide running commentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Mr. Weasley kept up a running commentary, mainly for Harry’s and Hermione’s benefit; his own children knew too much about the Ministry to be greatly interested.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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