television set

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In the 1950s, a special version of a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith included an in-built television set and a toilet beneath the passenger seat, according to auction house Sotheby's.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

But watching a Space Shuttle launch on his family's television set changed his perspective: "I thought, 'I really want to drive one of those.'"

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s an altered portable television set, stood on its side, with nothing but a bright white vertical line shining on its screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Without a television set at home, he spent hours at the park, watching and mimicking the performer, using two fingers to tap on imaginary keys until he got his own piano.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

“Not a television set in this whole blessed country,” he announced to the palm trees.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver