news conference
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of news conference
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match news conference carrying an A4 sheet of printed paper with screenshots displaying two incidents he believed should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
At a news conference in August in Los Angeles, the fighters got into an exchange that forced UFC president Dana White to intervene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Warsh played down that yardstick at a news conference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
During a news conference on Wednesday, the NTSB's investigator-in-charge Fabian Salazar said a preliminary report on the incident would be issued within 30 days.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 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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