NBC

American

abbreviation

Trademark.

National Broadcasting Company: a television and radio network.

NBC British

abbreviation

(in the US) National Broadcasting Company
(of weapons or warfare) nuclear, biological, and chemical

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A one-two punch of the Olympics and the Super Bowl helped NBC rise to the top spot, ending YouTube’s 12-month run as the No. 1 media company by viewership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Compared to the cheesy comet-tails that NBC began editing into slo-mo pitch replays in the ‘80s, ESPN’s ghostly “K-Zone” felt deadly serious: a technological marvel for an objective, computer-assisted age.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The 45-year-old son of Cuban immigrants will helm the network’s evening newscast while keeping a presence on streaming service NBC News Now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed in an interview with NBC News that Israel would be “scaling back” that military operation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The start time for Louie’s race had passed, but the NBC radio announcer was lingering on the swimming trials.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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