viewing
Americannoun
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an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.
the viewing of a corpse.
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an instance of watching television.
Which channel offers the best viewing?
noun
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the act of watching television
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television programmes collectively
late-night viewing
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“Not everything is a playoff, championship or otherwise high-profile sports event that we will naturally scour the viewing expanse we call television to find,” Corbelli said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Plan your weekend viewing: Heading to the movies and wondering what to see?
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
A number of renowned directors, including “The Odyssey’s” Christopher Nolan, prefer to shoot on film and strongly encourage analog viewing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, a northerly wind will continue to draw in more North Sea cloud across northern Scotland and towards eastern coasts, reducing viewing chances.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After this ritual viewing we continue on our way, heading as usual for some open space we can cross, so we can talk.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
But after repeat viewings, I don’t think “Backrooms” is really about any of these — or at least, not entirely.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
After it was relisted in August, multiple open houses were held to try and showcase the property, however no amount of in-person viewings appear to have moved the needle.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Tuchel, though, has been hugely impressed on several viewings and was seen locked in lengthy conversation with him after Everton's win at Manchester United in November.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Although YouTube did not get to absorb Peacock exclusives into its lineup, it managed to avert further complaints from subscribers just in time for early-October appointment viewings, including football, basketball, and SNL.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2025
For years Aunt Florentine and I had sat together at her window and watched folks arrive for viewings and visitations and funerals.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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