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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Viewing the Sun through optical equipment without appropriate protection can cause severe eye damage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Viewing access and affordability issues have galvanized some conservative lawmakers and consumer advocates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Viewing things this way helps explain what went wrong at the Federal Reserve over the past several years.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Viewing figures for last season were up by over 10%, with a particular increase in the 18-34 age-group bracket.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
Viewing will be at Snowberger’s at 7pm on Wed. evening, and visitation will be at 2pm before the funeral at 3pm on Thurs.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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