commentate
verb (used with object)
to deliver a commentary on.
was commentating
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past progressiveof commentate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"It is never a letdown with this player," said former British number one Andrew Castle, who was commentating on the Queen's tournament.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Guy Mowbray, who was commentating at Wembley for Match of the Day, said: "They will be talking about this FA Cup semi-final forever."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024
“There’s no shot she cannot hit,” said Daniela Hantuchová, an analyst and former top five player who was commentating courtside on Friday as Andreescu and Swiatek played on tour for the first time.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2022
Bhogle was commentating on the game for TV.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2019
John McEnroe, who was commentating, described it as choking.
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2018
