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commentary

[kom-uhn-ter-ee] / ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr i /


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How much credence a court gives to both the guideline range versus the commentary details matters a lot in a case like Beiard’s, as it can mean the difference of years worth of prison time.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

The commentary in particular also instructs judges when they can enhance or decrease a sentence based on the facts of the case.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

With interest rates rising, they also think commentary on competition is important.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

There will be live ball-by-ball commentary from every match of England's tour of Australia on Test Match Special.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Listening to Twig’s commentary, I could get through most of the round without too much anxiety, but by the thirteenth egg, none of us spoke.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

The fact that I and countless other writers are typing out similar commentaries all but ensures it.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

Some members were rumored to have objected to Friedman’s policy proposals in his “ ‘careless’ commentaries in his magazine columns.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Some commentaries noted it was less about substance than ceremony and symbolism, but what did it commemorate or symbolize?

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

Watch highlights of the weekend's action on Sportscene, listen to match commentaries on Sportsound, and follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

For years, he’s been the subject of a patchwork of commentaries, numerous judgments, and endless character assessments from a spectrum of self-appointed experts.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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