soap opera

Example Sentences

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P&G sees microdramas as a natural extension of soap operas, which it largely created in the 1930s by sponsoring and producing shows to promote its household products, a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Chicago native, Runyon made her television debut as Sally Frame in the long-running soap opera “Another World.”

From Los Angeles Times

All3Media, the group behind “Midsomer Murders” and “Call the Midwife,” has more than 40 companies and labels, with content ranging from thrillers and detective series to soap operas, comedy and documentaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both of these clubs have been soap operas all season.

From BBC

Those who enjoy their politics cut with a dash of soap opera will just have to wait.

From Los Angeles Times