franchise
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Following the BBC report on a potential 'shadow ban' on players from Pakistan, the ECB first wrote to the eight Hundred franchises to remind them of their responsibilities on matters of discrimination.
From BBC
Basketball is a sport in which a single star can reverse a franchise’s fortunes—unless, of course, that franchise is Sacramento or Washington, in which case the team is hellbound to stink forever.
SAG-AFTRA’s recognition on Sunday is one of several lifetime achievement awards bestowed upon the actor over his extensive six-decade career, which is defined by two of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises.
From Los Angeles Times
In basketball, a single superstar player can ensure a franchise’s relevance for a generation.
The series became Japanese developer Capcom's best-selling franchise ever, prompting books, films and TV programmes, as well as more games.
From BBC
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