running commentary
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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However, it also added that it would "not provide a running commentary... as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships".
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Fortunately, President Donald Trump and others in his administration have offered a running commentary on the timeline.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
He had a chorus to provide running commentary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
A spokesman for Anglo declined to comment and said the company wouldn’t offer running commentary on discussions with the government regarding the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
She yelled, punctuated most sentences with a raspy, high-pitched laugh, and maintained a running commentary on everything around her: “Look at the size of those trees!”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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