free press
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of free press
First recorded in 1760–70
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Plus, the House of Mouse was already changing up its rhetorical tack to mount a fulsome self-defense on free speech and free press grounds.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
"We look forward to a great and fun evening celebrating 250 years of American greatness and a free press."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Released this week, the organization’s 2026 press freedom report also shows how a free press is becoming increasingly problematic across the world as a result.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
Streisand highlighted Redford’s “backbone, on and off the screen,” speaking about his efforts to support the free press, protect the environment and encourage new voices through his Sundance Institute based in Utah.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Mrs. Chatham couldn’t very well keep the reporter away from Mrs. Granger because, after all, America is a free country with a free press.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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