on TV

phrase

: broadcast by television : being shown by television
There's nothing (good) on TV tonight.

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The idea that casual audiences on TV — people who weren’t gamers willing to grind to 100 percent completion to unlock an esoteric, secret two-minute cutscene ending — was almost unthinkable. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026 Columbia House became a long-running part of fan culture, thanks to its ubiquitous ads, in print and on TV. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Coupled with the lowered JumboTron, seating that surrounds the court gives it a more intimate look, and plays better on TV. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 Nixon gained traction on social media, but spent no money on TV ads, focusing on in-person organizing instead. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on TV

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“On TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20TV. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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