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news conference

American  

noun

  1. a press conference, especially one held by a government official.

news conference British  

noun

  1. another name for press conference

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of news conference

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“This is about ensuring that law enforcement has the tools that we need to de-escalate chases faster, more safely and more effectively,” she said at a news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"The government is not assisting and will not assist these individuals," he told a news conference.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Carr insisted at a Washington news conference last week that his demand for a review is not related to Kimmel’s remarks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In a news conference on Sunday afternoon, Supt Matt Ebbs said officers had carried out inquiries at a property in Speedwell in the city that was linked to the man who died.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

After the news conference, Dewey retired to his office, a room that the sheriff had temporarily lent him.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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