cable television
Americannoun
noun
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The 12 states have alleged the deal is illegal because it will give Paramount too much power over theatrical movie distribution and cable television programming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The plaintiffs allege that combining Warner and Paramount would give one company too much power over theatrical movie distribution and cable television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation’s largest internet and cable television company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The lawsuit alleges antitrust violations in three markets where the two companies currently compete: wide-release films, potential blockbuster movies and cable television, where the combined entity would own more than 50 cable channels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Recall that, in 1999, when Terryl had cut her cable television, the pediatric organization had called on families to prevent children under two from watching any television.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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