as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025 Comments Nicole Eggert, a television mainstay since the early 1980s best known for roles on Charles in Charge and Baywatch, appeared on a recent episode of Still Here Hollywood, the inside-showbiz podcast hosted by Steve Kmetko. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 May 2025 The evolution of Spain’s television landscape could offer partial relief. Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025 Police did not name Brand at the time but referenced a television documentary and news investigations, according to the Associated Press. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • How to watch Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday TV (U.S.): ESPN TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) Watching in person?
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • That same day, after seeing the prosecutor on TV, Thom fired off an email.
    Tresa Baldas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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