press conference
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of press conference
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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An encouraging component of Warsh’s press conference was his description of how policymakers are looking hard at how the shocks will impact economic growth and prices, and what tools they have to respond.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The yen’s focus was on BOJ Gov. Ueda’s guidance at his post-meeting press conference today, following suspected yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities on Thursday, StoneX said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In response to a question at the July press conference, Warsh described the Fed as “in the performance business.‘
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
"No structure will be demolished as long as there are victims still to be found or people to be recovered," Transport Minister Francisco Garces told a press conference two days ago.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The press conference ran longer than expected—nearly every news outfit had questions for the McCulloughs, and the McCulloughs, dazzled by their good fortune, stayed to answer them all.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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