soap opera
[op-er-uh, op-ruh]
/ ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə /
NOUN
serial broadcast drama
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Soap-opera writers can perhaps be forgiven for whipping up such feeble scripts, given daily deadlines, but “Regretting You” is not nearly engaging enough to earn its place on the big screen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
