satellite dish

Example Sentences

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Still, even if homeowners got free programming, the upfront costs of buying and installing a satellite dish ran into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

But the rule change also meant that Joe Schmo could install a behemoth satellite dish in his backyard and scoop up signals from cable and premium channels—all without having to pay monthly subscription fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The spark becomes a flame, and within seconds, a satellite dish swirling overhead picks up on the anomaly and triggers an alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

A vehicle used for TV broadcasts was overturned on its side, its satellite dish mangled with cabling nearby.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

And then the satellite dish on the Troppo Tourists ship was too far away, and Alex’s phone went dead.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr