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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No live coverage, live posting or real-time updates of any kind. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin provided live coverage of the day's events. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Athletic has live coverage of Arsenal vs Real Betis in a pre-season friendly. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Special events, like one in San Francisco, will combine live coverage with scientific discussions and unique performances. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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