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news conference

American  

noun

  1. a press conference, especially one held by a government official.

news conference British  

noun

  1. another name for press conference

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Etymology

Origin of news conference

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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"I didn't see players giving up, but I also think it is good from a captain that he has a strong and firm reaction," Slot said at a news conference in Paris on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"I immediately was asked to make a decision," Trump told a news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He could always delay it again, but at his news conference he laid out what he’d need to see.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta held a news conference to encourage California voters to vote early because of service changes at the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Having followed orders, Mr. Fairbain provided the only real news that came out of the news conference.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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