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commentate

[kom-uhn-teyt] / ˈkɒm ənˌteɪt /








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But commentators gotta commentate, and the time off in the woods has not mellowed Carlson.

From New York Times Jun. 7, 2023

But two year later, he embraced that most modern of political tools and signed up to Twitter to commentate on the 2017 election.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2022

“There’s no one single solution to the problem,” said Swangard, the sports marketing expert who during the world championships will commentate for NBC Sports.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2022

It has also postponed an event he was due to commentate at, in his honour.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2022

Surely nobody in their right mind would have let Luna Lovegood commentate?

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Journalist Lizzie Dearden, who commentates on home affairs issues and is an expert on the far-right in the UK, says Southport is not the first incident that has been used to fuel far-right agendas.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2024

She’s the “famed” announcer who commentates on the everyday life things.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2023

I’m a 26-year-old blind individual who color commentates baseball games,’ ” Iacovone said.

From Washington Post Sep. 26, 2019

Former McLaren driver Martin Brundle, who commentates for Britain's Sky Sports television, and Jordan both said at the weekend they believed announcements were imminent.

From Reuters Sep. 25, 2012

“I hope Luna always commentates from now on...Loser’s Lurgy...”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

I commentated on Mingueza playing for Spain at the Nations League finals a year ago and he is very impressive at turning defence into attack.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Ray French: Legendary broadcaster commentated on every Challenge Cup final for BBC TV from 1982 to 2008 and worked for the corporation for more than four decades.

From BBC Dec. 18, 2025

Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2025

"Who punched Tom Williams in the mouth, Tom Williams?" said former Bath and England fly-half Stuart Barnes as he commentated on Sky Sports.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2025

They commentated M. Colnet, the old bookseller and publicist of the Quay Malaquais.

From Les Misérables by Isabel Florence Hapgood

American actor Mac, 48, described commentating on Wrexham's game against Swansea as the "most rewarding professional experience of my entire life".

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn, commentating on TNT, said it was "completely brainless".

From BBC Jan. 4, 2026

Wightman sought a refresh this year, making the difficult decision to end his coaching partnership with father Geoff, who was commentating inside the stadium when his son outlasted Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win gold in Eugene.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2025

Mark Scott: I'm commentating at the Bridge on Sunday and Estevao is the player I'm most excited about seeing.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

“He is really struggling here. We have never seen him choke this badly in all of our commentating from his head!”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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