on (the) television

idiom

: broadcast by television : being shown by television or in a television program

What is on the television tonight?

There's nothing (I want to watch) on television right now.

I recognize your face. Are you on television?

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Salt isn’t the only problematic ingredient in a lot of the foods advertised on television. —

Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025 After seeing news of the crash on television, Cain walked down to the waterfront by her home and watched emergency crews respond to the scene. —

Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. —

Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 Nothing like biting into a phallic pastry on television, right rose lovers? —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on (the) television

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