A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEEB

Mon, 1 Apr '24
U.K. news source, with "the"
Wed, 17 Jan '24
U.K. network moniker, with "the"
Thu, 13 Oct '22
"EastEnders" broadcaster, with "the"
Mon, 25 Jan '21
English channel, informally, with "the"