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As hurricane may be described in every detail? (4-2-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blow-by-blow

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'described in every detail?' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for blow-by-blow that I've seen before include "Explained in great detail" , "Recounted in (whopping?) detail" , "Comprehensive" , "Possible description of commentary" , "Giving all details as they happened" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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