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play–by–play
adjective \ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā, ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈ\
Definition of PLAY-BY-PLAY
1
: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event <a radio play–by–play announcer>
2
: relating each event as it occurs
— play–by–play noun
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First Known Use of PLAY-BY-PLAY
1931
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