on film
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: in the form of a movie or video
The accident was captured on film.
seeing the works of Shakespeare on film
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The problem of putting history on film is even more interesting.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Crutchfield had clocked Eberhart on film that morning getting to mid-court in 3.41 seconds.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The moment a dog refused a treat and offered it to her best friend instead was captured on film—instantly melting hearts on social media.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The award went to Mike Jordan of Atlanta Magazine.
Detroit Chefs on film
A history of Detroit chefs and the culinary scene was chronicled on film by Keith Famie, a local filmmaker and chef.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Crutchfield had clocked Eberhart on film that morning getting to mid-court in 3.41 seconds.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The moment a dog refused a treat and offered it to her best friend instead was captured on film—instantly melting hearts on social media.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The award went to Mike Jordan of Atlanta Magazine.
Detroit Chefs on film
A history of Detroit chefs and the culinary scene was chronicled on film by Keith Famie, a local filmmaker and chef.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for on film
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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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