satellite dish
Example Sentences
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In the sweeping shadow of a satellite dish, staff at the Chilbolton Observatory in southern England track a growing number of objects in Earth's orbit, providing data that underpins Britain's space monitoring efforts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Still, even if homeowners got free programming, the upfront costs of buying and installing a satellite dish ran into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
But the rule change also meant that Joe Schmo could install a behemoth satellite dish in his backyard and scoop up signals from cable and premium channels—all without having to pay monthly subscription fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Though most people were gone, a thick layer of ash coated the remnants of their lives — a satellite dish, lawn furniture, a quaint greenhouse and potted plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
The satellite dish on top of the garage came crashing down, and lounged on the driveway like a visiting alien spaceship.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
