in print
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In printed or published form, as in You can find this information in print . This usage dates from the late 1400s, almost from the time of the first printing press.
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Offered for sale by a publisher, as in The library has a list of all the books in print . The antonym for this usage is out of print , describing material no longer offered for sale by a publisher, as in Most of his books are out of print . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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In a country whose national idea has been shaped around the concept of Russia as a nation of victors and victories, it was astonishing to see such an article in print.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Get our expert travel guide in print form — and bring it along with you on your road trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The blockbuster movie “Project Hail Mary” has driven a nearly eightfold increase in print sales, from the same period in 2025, for the Andy Weir book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Having previously worked in print and marketing for decades, Paton said she had got to a point where she fancied a change.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
With horror she read what had happened, all as plain to her as if in print.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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