newscast
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- newscaster noun
- newscasting noun
Etymology
Origin of newscast
First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast
Example Sentences
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And earlier this year, a veteran producer at “CBS Evening News With Tony Dokoupil” was fired after he expressed disagreement about the editorial direction of the newscast.
From Los Angeles Times
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves.
From Los Angeles Times
I nod along and smile at the right moments, but my mind is back in the living room, replaying that newscast.
From Literature
All three of the major network evening newscasts are down in January compared to a year ago, but CBS is off the most at around 20%.
From Los Angeles Times
Congress later exempted “bona fide” newscasts, interviews, documentaries and events.
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