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game show

American  

noun

  • game shows
    plural
  1. a television or radio program in which contestants answer questions or play games of skill or chance in order to win money or other prizes.


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For Dambrauskas, the real story should be his career and not a game show.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

His game show credits include “The Price Is Right,” “The Soup,” “Jeopardy!” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Now, it’s much closer to a Japanese game show.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

He has also taken on several new projects, including a podcast, more novels, and a short-lived ITV game show, The Neighbourhood.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

We crossed over by the lights and stared at the TV images in the window: people chatting, laughing, shaking their heads - a mid-afternoon game show.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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