"sustaining program" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sustaining programs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sustaining program (plural sustaining programs)
  1. (broadcasting, dated, chiefly US) A radio or television program that airs on a commercial station but does not have commercial sponsorship or advertising. Tags: US, dated Categories (topical): Broadcasting
    Sense id: en-sustaining_program-en-noun-~gP1qzjb Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media

Inflected forms

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