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  • adjective Alternative spelling of free to air.

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Examples

  • Cricket set for free-to-air return in review of sporting 'crown jewels' television in some form following the completion of a ­government-commissioned review into which events should be protected for ­free-to-air broadcasters.

    Sport news, comment and results | guardian.co.uk 2009

  • The Packer family has a long history with media businesses but hasn't controlled a free-to-air channel since the late Kerry Packer, James's father, sold his stake in the Nine television network to the private equity firm CVC Asia Pacific.

    Business Watch 2010

  • In addition, once Mr. Berlusconi resigns, he will no longer be able to appoint members to the board of state-owned broadcaster RAI, which is Mediaset's main rival in the free-to-air TV market.

    Mediaset Is Hit in Italy's Turmoil Sabrina Cohen 2011

  • Mediaset is also struggling with a still-shrinking audience for its free-to-air channels, as well as dwindling advertising revenue in a stagnant economy.

    Mediaset Is Hit in Italy's Turmoil Sabrina Cohen 2011

  • Critics of the proposed agreement have said it could lead to collusion between Televisa and TV Azteca—which between them control practically all of the commercial free-to-air broadcast television in the country—to, among other things, fix advertisement rates.

    Televisa Fears Unfavorable Ruling José de Córdoba 2012

  • James Packer took a 17.88% stake in Australia's Ten Network, signaling the return of his family's interest in free-to-air TV.

    What's News 2010

  • The Packer family has a long history with media businesses but hasn't controlled a free-to-air channel since the late Kerry Packer, James's father, sold his stake in Nine television network to the private equity firm CVC Asia Pacific.

    Packer Buys Stake in Ten Enda Curran 2010

  • Mr. Packer has taken an 18% stake in Ten and is likely to take seats on the free-to-air broadcaster's board.

    Ten Sticking to Strategy; Expects 11% Cost Rise Ross Kelly 2010

  • *** Media Australian billionaire James Packer and his investment firm Consolidated Press Holdings confirmed the acquisition of a 17.88% stake in Australia's Ten Network Holdings, signaling the return of his family's interest in free-to-air television.

    Business Watch 2010

  • SYDNEY — Australian billionaire James Packer and his investment firm Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd. confirmed late Wednesday the acquisition of a 17.88% stake in Australia's Ten Network Holdings, signaling the return of his family's interest in free-to-air television.

    Packer Buys Stake in Ten Enda Curran 2010

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