running commentary

British

noun

a continuous spoken description of an event while it is happening

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Reform UK said: "With regard to Adam Mitula, our disciplinary process is confidential and we do not provide a running commentary on any potential cases that are being considered."

From BBC

The PM's spokesman also refused to give a "running commentary" and said the hospitality industry had been given a £4.3bn support package over three years in the Budget.

From BBC

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

He had a chorus to provide running commentary.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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