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news agency

American  

noun

  1. a business organization that gathers news for transmittal to its subscribers.

  2. a business that sells newspapers at retail.

news agency British  

noun

  1. Also called: press agency.  an organization that collects news reports for newspapers, periodicals, etc

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Etymology

Origin of news agency

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Citing a councillor, Lawan Zanna Nur Geidam, in Yobe's Geidam district, as well as three residents and an official from an international humanitarian agency, news agency Reuters said at least 200 people had been killed.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Apart from the infrastructure attacks, strikes were reported on Kharg island, a critical hub for the Iranian oil industry, according to Iran's Mehr news agency, although US media said the attacks were against military targets.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Then, on Monday, Iran rejected a U.S. plan to end the war, issuing its own 10-point response via Pakistan, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

According to Italian news agency Ansa, he was living at the property under a false name.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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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