cable television
Americannoun
noun
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FCC, a 1990s case that affirmed the constitutionality of regulations derived from the scarcity of broadcast licenses, despite the rise of cable television at that point.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
That’s a problem only if vehicle ownership turns out to be like cable television subscriptions, where a departure by the young was an early warning sign.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Paramount’s offer includes acquiring HBO, the Burbank studios and Warner’s cable television channels like CNN and HGTV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
“Emeril Live” turned Food Network into one of the fastest-growing cable television networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Because the mountains interfered with reception, in 1954 he erected an antenna on a high ridge and provided one of the first cable television systems in the United States as a free service.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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