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.
Examples of live coverage in a Sentence
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Follow along for live coverage Egypt and Iran objected after the draw, with Egypt’s Football Association saying such events clashed with its cultural and religious values.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The Athletic has live coverage of Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar and Scotland vs Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Follow live World Cup updates for Monday live here and live coverage of today's talks with Iran here.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Staying in World Cup: Follow along for our full live coverage of today’s games, standings and more.
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Reuters,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The Athletic has live coverage of Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar and Scotland vs Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Follow live World Cup updates for Monday live here and live coverage of today's talks with Iran here.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Staying in World Cup: Follow along for our full live coverage of today’s games, standings and more.
—
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for live coverage
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“Live coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20coverage. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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