big screen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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This sort of dodge is more acceptable on television than it is on the big screen, which implicitly promises at least a partial wrap-up after almost two hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to see these rarely screened films on the big screen where they belong.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career," said Chicago Bulls legend Jordan via a video message played on the big screen inside the venue.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The film is a jump to the big screen for the hit streaming series, and the first Star Wars film to be released in theaters since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker."
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
The best part was the surprise he had hidden on the front porch, a brand- new television set with a big screen.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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