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game show

American  

noun

  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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He’s the host of an ABC game show, “The Greatest Average American,” and stars in “The Breadwinner,” his first theatrical movie, out this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After developing and co-hosting BBC game show Pointless for 13 years, Osman moved into writing fiction, releasing the first instalment of his hit crime mystery book series in 2020.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

But England's tighthead prop found himself being identified as his one-time international team-mate Marler, a star of the most recent edition of the popular BBC television reality game show Celebrity Traitors.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

As if she can read my mind, Mom changes the channel again, settling on a trivia game show.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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