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CNN

American  

abbreviation

Trademark.
  1. Cable News Network: a cable television channel.


CNN British  

abbreviation

  1. Cable Network News

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Before its official release, CNN had already obtained and published the document -- which stretches nearly 200 pages but is missing sections, including a conclusion.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Another eight people were injured in the Tarsus district, Mersin province, according to Turkey's Hurriyet newspaper and CNN Türk.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The most important world leader watching CNN at the time was President George H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Discovery will encompass CNN, CBS, HBO, and Nickelodeon, as well as some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises, including "Harry Potter," "Game of Thrones," the DC Universe, "Mission: Impossible," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

CNN deemed us to be in a “patriotism flap,” and the bloggers did what bloggers do.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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