programmed

Example Sentences

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Movies premiering at Venice picked up 15, while two other fall festivals, Telluride and Toronto, largely programmed the Cannes features, alongside films that didn’t land with voters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But in 2026, not a single Hollywood blockbuster is programmed there, raising questions about why US studios are ghosting the event.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Just a few days into their conversations, Ani told Adam it could "feel", even though it wasn't programmed to.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Bauer College of Business, whose research likens its effect on our senses to that of a shimmering body of water, which we’re evolutionarily programmed to perceive as a vital resource.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I wonder if phones are programmed to fling themselves into oncoming traffic to force you to upgrade.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows