as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a blow-by-blow account of what had changed in her life since they last met
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Recent Examples of blow-by-blow
Disney’s conversations with United have not extended to a proposal for live blow-by-blow access during a season and the club do not currently have plans for a more contemporary film that would allow supporters a peak behind the curtain.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Jim Lampley, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, veteran sports broadcaster including blow-by-blow boxing duties, and co-host of viewer chats on PPV.COM's lpay-per-view boxing live streams
The question proceeds from an exaggerated premise.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Jane’s Addiction not only canceled the remainder of its tour but seems to have split up as a band in the wake of singer Perry Farrell assaulting guitarist Dave Navarro on-stage (and also off-stage, according to the band’s guitar tech, in a new podcast blow-by-blow account).
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackie listened, rapt in the blow-by-blow, holding Jase by the shoulders.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The hearing has given the public the best blow-by-blow yet of what occurred when Green was fatally shot while promoting the grand opening of an Oakland beauty shop on the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Planet Labs began releasing its astounding photographs even before Vladimir Putin’s tanks and troops stormed Ukraine’s borders, and its blow-by-blow coverage has ricocheted across iPhones, tv screens and magazine covers across the continents.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a series of videos posted to his Facebook, the singer-songwriter gave fans a blow-by-blow of the harrowing incident.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Jim Lampley, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, veteran sports broadcaster including blow-by-blow boxing duties, and co-host of viewer chats on PPV.COM's lpay-per-view boxing live streams
The question proceeds from an exaggerated premise.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Jane’s Addiction not only canceled the remainder of its tour but seems to have split up as a band in the wake of singer Perry Farrell assaulting guitarist Dave Navarro on-stage (and also off-stage, according to the band’s guitar tech, in a new podcast blow-by-blow account).
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow-by-blow
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.—
Nataliya Andreychuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The good news Tiller shared with media members Tuesday during an interview session at Bill Self’s basketball camp for youths is he’s been involved in non-contact drills at practice and been given a target date of July 1 for his full return.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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