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Catchword for “red light syndrome”
Catchword: red light syndrome
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Part of Speech: n.
The part of speech reflects that used in the full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: The “red light” syndrome: It is awfully easy to fall in love with the camera and work hard to get as many interviews as possible. Unfortunately, in American TV the way to get lots of “air time” is to be provocative and critical.
Article or Document Title:
“Armchair Generals”
Author:
Perry Smith
Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
Wall Street Journal
Date of Publication:
Apr. 17, 2003
Page Number:
A12
This cite belongs to a full entry for red light fever.
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