announcer
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Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune,” has been suspended following unspecified allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Norwegian announcer Bjørge Lillelien delivered an iconic 68-second call after Norway’s 2-1 victory over England in a 1981 World Cup qualifier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Diana Speed was a newsreader and on-screen continuity announcer at Grampian in the late 80s and 90s.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Writer Clement Gelly asked Brazilian soccer announcer Fernando Camargo about the thought process behind great commentary—and it turns out his insights apply off the field, too.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
While the radio announcer talked about Polish forces withdrawing to Lodz and Warsaw, there was a big BOOM, and my mother’s teacups rattled in their saucers.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
I’ve heard World Cup announcers call it trying to “influence the referee.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
There are advantages to not being there: At home, you have instant replay, closeups, announcers providing a stream of information, or Mr. Tucci sparing you the plane flight and calories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The Rays broadcast of the game showed the incident involving Evelyn and the man, with the announcers taking the girl’s side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Still, it’s a bit surreal to hear the announcers obsess over Sonny’s high jinks in the back of the pack while ignoring the winners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
Everyone—the players, the announcers, the millions in the audience—can see me.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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