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soap opera

[op-er-uh, op-ruh] / ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə /


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“All of a sudden you had an added soap opera narrative of leaving climbers behind to die; people putting Sherpa climbers in danger.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Kasey, who is not an actor, dreams of appearing on “Neighbours,” a canceled Australian soap opera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Diana's preferences included the soap opera Crossroads and the music of David Bowie.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Tune into a smartphone soap opera: Are we entering a new phase of television?

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

A soap opera ran on the television with the sound turned low.

From "George" by Alex Gino


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