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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of news agency

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Iran's Fars news agency reported explosions and power outages in parts of Tehran, where residents painted a picture of a city that is still clinging to some routine despite tight security.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity was halted on 25 March following the first attacks, according to calculations by the Reuters news agency based on market data.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

On Sunday Iran's IRGC-linked Fars news agency said a Shahed drone had struck the E-3 aircraft.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

According the news agency Reuters, Caf's competitions director, Samson Adamu, will take over as acting general secretary.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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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