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CNN

American  

abbreviation

Trademark.
  1. Cable News Network: a cable television channel.


CNN British  

abbreviation

  1. Cable Network News

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A union official representing the TSA told CNN on Tuesday that there is a 50-50 chance TSA workers will be paid next week.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins reported on air that the armed suspect was killed by the Secret Service, attributing it to security for Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

In these examples, Legos become what Nimako described to CNN as a means of “speculative reclamation,” celebrating cultural identity and hope.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Guest: Sara Fisher, Axios’ media correspondent, and media analyst at CNN.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

Just be sure the meaning can’t be confused, as in: While he reads the Times, he watches the news on CNN.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner