free press
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of free press
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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There were no elections, no free press, no freedom of speech or religion.
From Literature
“I know that’s not as interesting as muzzling a comedian, but it’s so important to have a free press, and it is nuts that we aren’t paying more attention to it.”
From Salon
The news media and free press are supposed to function as the Fourth Estate and the guardians of democracy.
From Salon
“But now the fight is the survival of the free press,” Ruiz said.
From Los Angeles Times
A free press is critical to our democracy, and we must do everything in our power to preserve it.
From Salon
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