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commentators

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plural of commentator

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Recent Examples of commentators The viral allegations—originating from fringe French commentators and later amplified by conservative commentator Candace Owens, claiming Macron’s real name is Jean-Michel Trogneux, who is, in fact, Macron’s brother. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

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Noun

The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026

Definition of analysts

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After holding steady last year while commercial broadcasters such as Canal+ and TF1 scaled back, the public broadcaster will reduce its investment in film by €5 million in 2026.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Definition of broadcasters

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Sullivan spoke with attorneys at sidebar about the request, but the discussion was inaudible to observers in the courtroom at Plymouth Superior Court.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
But unofficial estimates by outside observers place the price tag of renovating the temple at more than $2 billion.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of observers

Noun

The networks bring on two play-by-play announcers for the tournament.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The announcers revealed the kinds of small biographical details familiar to anyone who has watched the Olympics, attempting to humanize the athletes by highlighting their love of macaroni and cheese, Greek mythology, or Legos.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of announcers

Noun

The new feed features posts by top football journalists and columnists, as well as some of the industry’s top commentators and hosts.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The Star-Telegram is the only media outlet that covers TCU athletics on a full-time basis, including photographers and columnists.

— Jim Barnes August 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of columnists

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The Newsmax panel also discussed what this law could mean for journalists trying to obtain information legally.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
Associated Press journalists Brett Martel in New Orleans, Rob Maaddi in Tampa and Michael Reo in Washington contributed reporting.

— Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of journalists

Noun

The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in the capital on Saturday.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Khmara made the remarks at his first briefing with reporters since taking the post on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reporters

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