Synonyms

CBC

American

Also C.B.C. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Medicine/Medical. complete blood count.

CBC British

abbreviation

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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CBC Scientific

Abbreviation of complete blood count

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Example Sentences

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He dropped that idea after the CBC made clear he wouldn’t be welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The producer in charge of Hailey's original play was Sydney Newman, then the Head of Drama at the CBC.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Born in Toronto, Lewis is a former journalist who has hosted shows for Canada's public broadcaster the CBC, as well as Al Jazeera English.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience,” which was turned into a sitcom for Canada’s CBC, found an international audience on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Six of the negative votes came from the CBC.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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