cable television
noun
: a system of television reception in which signals from distant stations are picked up by a master antenna and sent by cable to the individual receivers of paying subscribers
called also cable TV
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The verbal back and forth between Cuban and Trump has been aired on cable television for the past week as both parties aim to attract voters in the final days before the election.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Perhaps best known for its viral clips, the series aired for five seasons on cable television — three on Fuse and a final two on TruTV.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The film was a box-office hit, developed a rabid cult following, and played on cable television regularly for nearly a decade.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Citing complaints from the public, the FCC will investigate the customer support troubles consumers face from internet service providers, mobile carriers, and cable television companies.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Perhaps best known for its viral clips, the series aired for five seasons on cable television — three on Fuse and a final two on TruTV.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The film was a box-office hit, developed a rabid cult following, and played on cable television regularly for nearly a decade.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Citing complaints from the public, the FCC will investigate the customer support troubles consumers face from internet service providers, mobile carriers, and cable television companies.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Cable television.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cable%20television. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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