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tune

[toon, tyoon] / tun, tjun /




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For casual fans around the world, that is reason enough to tune in and to sell out any stadium or arena.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

This week, however, she visited Ukraine, interviewed Zelensky, and changed her tune on the conflict.

From Slate Jul. 25, 2026

The study suggests that scientists may be able to tune triplet formation as needed.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

I asked Nicolson if it wouldn’t be easier to tune chassis dynamics at a company that makes something less huge?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

She and Marisol start to chat; I tune them out.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

The group started as a collection of blues-obsessed English youngsters and its 1964 self-titled debut record mostly consisted of tunes made famous by artists like Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

At 14 songs and 62 minutes, the album would have benefited from trimming three or four of the more generic tunes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Local historical societies scheduled town square readings of the Declaration of Independence, hired bands to play patriotic tunes, organized parades and set up themed baking contests.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

With the tunes blaring and while wearing his wife's jacket, Wilton has England's players charging around and taking high catches under the lights.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Some parents chatting with Dad find out that not only is he a Chumley Prep music instructor, but he is also the composer of several show tunes that could become a musical.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

"I would just tell you to stay tuned for more details," she said at a press briefing.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The daily drumbeat of criticism from talking heads who tuned into all of those televised games — not fun.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Me Out of Here! in 2024, thanked the listeners who have tuned in to him over the years but feels it is "time for a change".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The human body is often described as a marvel of “perfect design”: elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

For example, on any string instrument, nobody can play lower than the note that the lowest string is tuned to.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

NBCUniversal’s Peacock turns a profit for the first time, boosted by audiences tuning into the World Cup and “Love Island.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

When Bradford’s story was first adapted back in 1985, they set a viewership record for Channel 4, with 13.8 million tuning in for the finale.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Behind the scenes of soccer commentary: If you’ve been tuning in to the World Cup, you’ve probably been struck by the announcers’ uniquely energetic, passionate commentary.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

Broadcasters have been able to cash in on the audiences tuning into the games, thanks in part to the addition this summer of two “hydration breaks” a game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Whenever possible, until you are good at tuning, get someone else to help you tune every time you play.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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