live coverage
noun
: a broadcast of an event on a radio or television program while the event is happening
The network will have live coverage of the game.
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The Athletic has live coverage of the latest 2026 World Cup news.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The Grand Parade for 2026 Carnaval San Francisco kicked off on Sunday, and CBS News Bay Area aired live coverage of the event.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 May 2026
In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterwards.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Disney+ is joining sister streamer Hulu‘s live coverage of the Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits music festivals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 May 2026
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The Grand Parade for 2026 Carnaval San Francisco kicked off on Sunday, and CBS News Bay Area aired live coverage of the event.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 May 2026
In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterwards.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Disney+ is joining sister streamer Hulu‘s live coverage of the Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits music festivals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 May 2026
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“Live coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20coverage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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