running story

noun

, Journalism.

1. a story continued in subsequent issues of a newspaper or magazine; serial.
2. a story sent to the compositor in takes.

Example Sentences

“Right now, any news organization worth its subscription fee is running story after story with evidence that the left’s forever pandemic is destroying the mental and emotional well-being of children,” said Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican.

From Washington Times

He has gone on to establish regular, silly characters - a romantic poet, a highwayman with a hobbyhorse, and a running story that sends up the allure of the archetypal aloof hero.

From BBC

For several days, the big running story was the fallout from the decision by the Republican National Committee to censure Reps.

From Washington Post

“Many times,” said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose punching-bag relationship with the governor has been a running story in state politics.

From Seattle Times

“No prime minister can afford a single adviser to become a running story, dominating his government’s communications and crowding out the proper messages the government wants to convey.”

From New York Times