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play-by-play


play–by–play

adj \ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā, ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈ\

Definition of PLAY-BY-PLAY

1
: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event <a radio play–by–play announcer>
2
: relating each event as it occurs
play–by–play noun

First Known Use of PLAY-BY-PLAY

1931

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