NBC
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(in the US) National Broadcasting Company
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(of weapons or warfare) nuclear, biological, and chemical
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"This is an historic reform that we hope will trickle down to the rest of the country very, very quickly," Meskin told NBC News.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
In its presentation, the league said 87% of its games are primarily distributed on broadcast TV through CBS, NBC, Fox and ABC, as has long been the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Simpson, despite how much NBC producer Don Ohlmeyer — one of Simpson’s closest friends — hated it.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
An NBC reporter gave this rundown: “Part-time jobs, shunned by neighbors, counseling for him and his wife, and a family divided. He sent his daughter to Jordan to escape the attention.”
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
The day at NBC made Elizebeth feel like a star.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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