"by-play" meaning in English

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        "Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present."
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        "(theater) Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present."
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        "entertainment",
        "lifestyle",
        "theater"
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        "(theater) Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present."
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        "lifestyle",
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