news agency
Americannoun
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a business organization that gathers news for transmittal to its subscribers.
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a business that sells newspapers at retail.
noun
Etymology
Origin of news agency
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Iran's Fars news agency, however, cited sources as saying Tehran was demanding "the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets" before moving to the next phase of negotiations.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
AFP news agency has a deal with Mistral allowing the startup's chatbot to draw on the news agency's articles to formulate responses.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Iranian officials signaled that a final text of the agreement wasn’t ready, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"The area is not owned by anybody," Laotian rescuer Baeng, who requested one name be used for security reasons, told AFP news agency.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The state news agency noted that the new leader is “a prominent thinker-theoretician and peerlessly illustrious commander” who will be a “solid foundation for the prosperity of the country.”
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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