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
For the blow-by-blow saga of my antivirus testing, please read the antivirus review.
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PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
For five days and nights, the tech world remained glued to X for blow-by-blow coverage from a cadre of scrappy reporters.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Veteran commentator Sean Grande will call the blow-by-blow ringside, joined by former undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada and Ali for in-fight analysis.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Instead of tracking a blow-by-blow retelling, the album plays like a reintroduction where the notes feel familiar, but sound new again.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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.
—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
PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
For five days and nights, the tech world remained glued to X for blow-by-blow coverage from a cadre of scrappy reporters.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Veteran commentator Sean Grande will call the blow-by-blow ringside, joined by former undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada and Ali for in-fight analysis.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Instead of tracking a blow-by-blow retelling, the album plays like a reintroduction where the notes feel familiar, but sound new again.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blow-by-blow
Adjective
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While more than 30 states have set speed limits of between 15 mph and 20 mph, another six permit riders to go at least as fast as 25 mph, according to a detailed guide on the webpage of scooter maker Unagi.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the key panels of the conference highlighted the importance of this efficient, effective, and thorough communication across the organization.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Rebuilding company trust requires honest leadership, true accountability and a thorough examination of the company’s values — and whether they’re being lived or merely listed on the company website.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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No full freeway closures were scheduled in metro Phoenix over the weekend, but cross streets along the Loop 101 were set to be closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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