first-run
adjective
: available for public viewing for the first time
first-run movies
also
: exhibiting first-run movies
first-run theaters
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Prime Video also has a multi-year agreement for Lionsgate movies which gives the streamer an exclusive early window to the studio’s pics after their exclusive first-run window on Starz.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 May 2025
The series has been airing in first-run strip syndication since its premiere in September 2006.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
The acquisition continues Janus Films’ recent push into first-run distribution of new international cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
Daily first-run talk show Karamo will be back for a fourth season in national syndication, including multicast channel Bounce.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 May 2025
The series has been airing in first-run strip syndication since its premiere in September 2006.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
The acquisition continues Janus Films’ recent push into first-run distribution of new international cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
Daily first-run talk show Karamo will be back for a fourth season in national syndication, including multicast channel Bounce.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for first-run
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“First-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-run. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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