press release
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Reuters reported earlier this month that Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International had submitted a bid for PayPal, though the company didn’t discuss this in its earnings press release.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But the company's earnings press release said profitability was dented by lower vehicle sales prices, lower revenue from regulatory credits and unspecified "energy warranty-related charges."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
This was swiftly followed by a No 10 press release promising an extra £340m for the task over the next five years.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The press release announcing his candidacy was written by one “Amber Lee.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
From that point forward, there wasn’t a tournament Bobby played in or an exhibition he conducted that wasn’t pre-ballyhooed by a press release Regina sent to the media.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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