viewing
Americannoun
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an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.
the viewing of a corpse.
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an instance of watching television.
Which channel offers the best viewing?
noun
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the act of watching television
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television programmes collectively
late-night viewing
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“Plan 75” eschewed dystopian-thriller conventions to ponder how Japan might one day treat its senior citizens, viewing them as little more than a drain on resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
As a result, the authors caution against viewing collagen as a quick solution for enhancing athletic performance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
This year’s lottery to get parking spots for the park’s eight-night official viewing period, when activity was expected to peak, attracted more than 45,000 applicants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The company has highlighted the long-term fall in TV viewing figures and falling advertising revenue.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Many parents restrict media viewing, for families with access, limiting the number of films they see as well as the hours spent watching television, listening to radio, and playing video games.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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