Nautical. talk between ships: a radiotelephone for short-range communication between vessels.
Trademark. Turner Broadcasting System: a cable television channel.
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Since the NBA ended its long-running deal to air games on TNT and TBS, things have gotten far more confusing for fans.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
TBS and TNT were the original portals to Turner’s film library, but they utilized most of its features as schedule filler.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
His television empire also included the TBS and TNT channels, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Turner's television empire expanded beyond CNN and included TBS and TNT channels for sports and entertainment, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network, among others.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The answer came back on the TBS: "Nobody."
From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.
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