appointment viewing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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For years, the show was appointment viewing, spawning popular spin offs like “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
They remember the shows that defined their childhood; that had them planted on couches for appointment viewing; that they binged when streaming came into the picture; that were fodder for water-cooler conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
The show is appointment viewing for Ben's wife Olivia, who he says "loves it" - having put the new season in their calendar so she didn't miss it.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
The television news audiences are shrinking as viewers move from traditional appointment viewing to on-demand streaming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
In a frazzled media age, their once-a-week programs have become something close to appointment viewing.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
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