the ratings
plural noun
: numbers that show how many people watch or listen to a particular television or radio program
a show that's down in the ratings.
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That being said, CNN is a substantially stronger business than CBS News, despite neither outlet dominating the ratings charts.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
But when the ratings did come out, Dees had exploded in the demographics KHJ was looking to build, primarily listeners aged 18-34.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
In other words, the risk of cannibalizing the ratings at the local stations likely outweighs the benefits of expanding the race’s streaming reach.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, the ratings gave an overall positive review of the city’s financial performance.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
But when the ratings did come out, Dees had exploded in the demographics KHJ was looking to build, primarily listeners aged 18-34.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
In other words, the risk of cannibalizing the ratings at the local stations likely outweighs the benefits of expanding the race’s streaming reach.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, the ratings gave an overall positive review of the city’s financial performance.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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