commentaries

noun

plural of commentary
as in report
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war

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Recent Examples of commentaries Forget all the theories and commentaries, Homer seems to say. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Over the years, through the Sports Huddle and other venues, Andelman participated in some 13,000 radio broadcasts and over 1,200 television commentaries on channels 5 and 7 as well. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026 Pastors normally take hours a week to examine the original language for their text, consult commentaries, develop illustrations and examples, and deliberate about practical applications. — Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 There have been some excellent commentaries on what the Hormuz Crisis means for different parts of the world in terms of oil and gas. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 In some races, members of the Opinion team wrote separate commentaries about the races elaborating on their thoughts about the candidates. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 23 May 2026 Church’s landscapes from those traumatic years functioned as commentaries on the conflict’s course. — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Pau’s videos, operating both as personal diaries and layered social commentaries, reflect a territorial condition mired in uncertainty. — Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026 To go with touring, acting, and writing, Gaffigan also does commentaries for CBS Sunday Morning. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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  1. report
  2. record
  3. account
  4. history
Noun
  • The new charges were brought after Bedfordshire Police investigated reports made by four additional women, police said.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Associated Press video producer Wu Jia contributed to this report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • The first World Cup in North America for 32 years is generating record attendances, TV viewing figures, and revenues.
    — Chris Pope, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • The ride service may contact parents and guardians of riders with teen accounts as well.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • That is also where the design's costs sit, and an honest account keeps them in view.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of account
Noun
  • Shinto was formally separated from the state after World War II, but its traditions still reflect a broader history of religious and cultural influences.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The Jules Rimet Trophy — named after the former FIFA president following his death in 1956 — had an astonishing history.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of history

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