otitis media
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of otitis media
First recorded in 1870–75; from New Latin: “middle otitis”
Example Sentences
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Mr. Pelley, like many others in the elite media, is out of touch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“They are approaching their first-ever MLB game with great energy and creative marketing. We are excited to work with them in joining MLB’s collection of elite media partners.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
A large fraction of America has tuned out the elite media, treating it like so much white noise.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2020
“The conversation about concentrated economic power is now firmly established within the political narrative and the elite media narrative,” she said.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2020
But a relatively small number of elite media had a lock on serious reporting.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2009
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