subscription television
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of subscription television
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Less than 20 years ago, Emmy’s top drama and comedy categories were dominated by the four major broadcast networks and one, lone subscription television service, HBO.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The anchor now hosts “CUOMO” on NewsNation, a subscription television news network.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
Chris Cuomo joined the subscription television network NewsNation in July, and his political interview series debuted Oct.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
According to the government's modeling, the price of subscription television could go up by 45 cents a month if the deal is approved.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2018
The episode, aired on Foxtel’s Showcase channel, also broke records in Australia for the most-watched program in Australian subscription television history.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 26, 2016
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