on (the) television
idiom
: broadcast by television : being shown by television or in a television program
What is on the television tonight?
There's nothing (I want to watch) on television right now.
I recognize your face. Are you on television?
Examples of on (the) television in a Sentence
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Lahyani came down to check the ball mark on the clay court and ruled that the ball was in, though Hawk-Eye later showed on television replays that Monfils’ shot was actually out.
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Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Her six-time Emmy-winning work on television includes Cagney and Lacey, Christy and Judging Amy.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Biden's reelection effort ended the month with $192 million cash on hand, a significant war chest even as the campaign is spending millions on television ads and opening field offices in key states around the country.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
For a real Dallas experience, head to Southfork Ranch, where the Ewings lived on the television series Dallas.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout, Zaillian demonstrates a level of patience and interest in professional minutiae rarely seen on television outside of The Wire, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
In an election with the National Labor Relations Board, 94 production workers who work on television and feature films at the brand voted to join the two IATSE Locals, while 41 voted against unionization.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The league spun off its technology business and Disney bought it for close to $4 billion, but not before MLB had established its streaming service as a robust alternative for young fans not watching on television.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Flaherty's career also included roles in movies like Back to the Future Part II and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as well as roles on television series like Maniac Mansion, Even Stevens and That '70s Show.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Her six-time Emmy-winning work on television includes Cagney and Lacey, Christy and Judging Amy.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Biden's reelection effort ended the month with $192 million cash on hand, a significant war chest even as the campaign is spending millions on television ads and opening field offices in key states around the country.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
For a real Dallas experience, head to Southfork Ranch, where the Ewings lived on the television series Dallas.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout, Zaillian demonstrates a level of patience and interest in professional minutiae rarely seen on television outside of The Wire, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
In an election with the National Labor Relations Board, 94 production workers who work on television and feature films at the brand voted to join the two IATSE Locals, while 41 voted against unionization.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The league spun off its technology business and Disney bought it for close to $4 billion, but not before MLB had established its streaming service as a robust alternative for young fans not watching on television.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Flaherty's career also included roles in movies like Back to the Future Part II and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as well as roles on television series like Maniac Mansion, Even Stevens and That '70s Show.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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