satellite dish
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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But the rule change also meant that Joe Schmo could install a behemoth satellite dish in his backyard and scoop up signals from cable and premium channels—all without having to pay monthly subscription fees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Still, even if homeowners got free programming, the upfront costs of buying and installing a satellite dish ran into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Though most people were gone, a thick layer of ash coated the remnants of their lives — a satellite dish, lawn furniture, a quaint greenhouse and potted plants.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
Villagers under the project ostensibly received everything for free, including the infrastructure, such as a satellite dish, battery, and installation, as well as a subscription to StarTimes’ content.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024
Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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