live coverage
noun
: a broadcast of an event on a radio or television program while the event is happening
The network will have live coverage of the game.
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The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Rams in the NFC Divisional Round.
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Mark Ross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The tournament — which runs through Jan. 26 — sold its broadcast rights to media companies around the world, limiting its live coverage capabilities.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Rachel Maddow anchors live coverage of the inauguration beginning at 10 a.m. ET, joined by pundits including Joy Reid, Chris Hayes and Jen Psaki.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Follow along with Axios' live coverage here and watch the address here.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mark Ross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The tournament — which runs through Jan. 26 — sold its broadcast rights to media companies around the world, limiting its live coverage capabilities.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Rachel Maddow anchors live coverage of the inauguration beginning at 10 a.m. ET, joined by pundits including Joy Reid, Chris Hayes and Jen Psaki.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Follow along with Axios' live coverage here and watch the address here.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Live coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20coverage. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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