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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Shark Week is the longest-running cable television event in history, according to the network.
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Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
The original film, which did not make a profit in its initial theatrical run, went on to become a staple of aughts cable television, brewing up generations of fans and becoming a cult favorite.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 July 2025
A couple days after Disney’s layoffs, Warner Bros. Discovery cut staff from its cable television channels business.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
However, the team's two Cincinnati shows are not included on the list, meaning fans will not be able to watch the slate on cable television or via streaming services.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
The original film, which did not make a profit in its initial theatrical run, went on to become a staple of aughts cable television, brewing up generations of fans and becoming a cult favorite.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 July 2025
A couple days after Disney’s layoffs, Warner Bros. Discovery cut staff from its cable television channels business.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
However, the team's two Cincinnati shows are not included on the list, meaning fans will not be able to watch the slate on cable television or via streaming services.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Cable television.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cable%20television. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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