running text

American  

noun

1. the body of text in a newspaper, magazine, or the like, as distinguished from the heads, illustrations, etc.

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Example Sentences

Mid-webcast, Annie crosses paths with an invulnerable, bloodthirsty monster — all while her followers keep a running text commentary going up the side of the screen.

From Los Angeles Times

Miranda recently told the Associated Press that he and co-directors Byron Howard, Jared Bush and Charise Castro Smith, along with the head of music at Disney, Tom MacDougall, have a running text thread on which they share viral clips of choreography or TikToks of people singing along.

From Los Angeles Times

A running text commentary confirming all the transfers, discussing the rumours and analysing the best of the business will be live on the BBC Sport website throughout the day.

From BBC

I have a running text thread with two friends about the game, and I have a couple more I message.

From The Verge

Rodgers is out for the rest of the regular season and possibly the playoffs, leading us to ask NFL Network's Ian Rapoport in our running text exchange whether the Packers are kaput as a result.

From Golf Digest