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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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Retaining Thompson in his role would provide short-term relief to CNN staffers who are concerned about the change in ownership.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ellison and his team have been determining how CNN will work with Paramount’s CBS News and its Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

CNN Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Thompson could remain in his role at the news network after Paramount completes its deal to acquire the news network’s parent company, Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Less than a week later, Naomi Greer-Wilkinson of Los Angeles, 25, lost consciousness after riding X2 and underwent emergency brain surgery, CNN reported.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Ahmad’s son Lutfi and daughter Laila had been watching CNN since the storm.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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