flat screen
Americannoun
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flat screens
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Origin of flat screen
First recorded in 1970–75
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There are, in fact, very few places where the 21st century intrudes, save for a flat screen TV or two and the kitchen’s plumbed, built-in Miele coffee system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
And the vast majority of YouTube content is now beamed by radio—riding scarce spectrum to the viewer’s phone, computer or flat screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
In the background, a giant flat screen showed a football match from England's Premier League.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
“That’s where you’re going to get that flat screen TV for 80% off,” Bodge said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
She points her mic at the song titles on the wall-mounted flat screen.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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