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PBS

American  

  1. Public Broadcasting Service: a network of noncommercial television stations devoted to educational and other quality programming and funded by members' contributions, government allocations, and grants from private industry.

PBS British  

abbreviation

  1. Public Broadcasting Service

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PBS and its Lakeland, Minn., member station also sued in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

A PBS spokesperson said the broadcaster was "thrilled" with the decision.

From Barron's

Lots of people may ask this question as excitement or dread builds around the PBS debut of “The Forsytes.”

From Salon

Before its PBS debut on Tuesday, Goldberg spoke about his film and its goals.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Count of Monte Cristo,” à la PBS “Masterpiece,” simply adds a hot hero to a dish best served cold.

From The Wall Street Journal

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