superstation
noun
su·per·sta·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈstā-shən 
plural superstations
US
: a radio or television station whose signal is broadcast nationwide by satellite
Turner Broadcasting System is negotiating to have Superstation TBS switched from a superstation—a local Atlanta station whose signal is beamed broadly—to a basic cable channel.—
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That has left many San Diegans waiting for their second vaccine dose, as the downtown superstation offers the Moderna vaccine, which requires two shots to maximize immunity against the coronavirus.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
The city has also helped lead the South Bay vaccination superstation with Sharp HealthCare, and other sites that have focused on seniors, homebound residents and essential workforces.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2021
The superstation has opened, closed and reopened in sync with the region’s shaky vaccine supply.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2021
Others offer the Pfizer vaccine, such as the Del Mar Fairgrounds superstation.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2021
And a representative for Scripps Health, which operates a superstation in Del Mar, said the system has asked to receive fewer doses from the state.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2021
San Diegans with appointments on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Del Mar superstation will be rescheduled for next week and notified automatically through MyTurn.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
The biggest broadcast chain, Nexstar, has struggled in its initial transformation of the former WGN cable superstation into NewsNation, but represents yet another player that could easily transition to streaming.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
Scripps plans to inoculate more law enforcement officers on Monday and Tuesday at its Del Mar Fairgrounds vaccine superstation.
—Jonathan Wosen Biotech Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2021
San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
The city has also helped lead the South Bay vaccination superstation with Sharp HealthCare, and other sites that have focused on seniors, homebound residents and essential workforces.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2021
The superstation has opened, closed and reopened in sync with the region’s shaky vaccine supply.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2021
Others offer the Pfizer vaccine, such as the Del Mar Fairgrounds superstation.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2021
And a representative for Scripps Health, which operates a superstation in Del Mar, said the system has asked to receive fewer doses from the state.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2021
San Diegans with appointments on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Del Mar superstation will be rescheduled for next week and notified automatically through MyTurn.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
The biggest broadcast chain, Nexstar, has struggled in its initial transformation of the former WGN cable superstation into NewsNation, but represents yet another player that could easily transition to streaming.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
Scripps plans to inoculate more law enforcement officers on Monday and Tuesday at its Del Mar Fairgrounds vaccine superstation.
—Jonathan Wosen Biotech Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2021
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