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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"Everyone had to get out of the village quickly, it was a critical situation and people were scared," Olga Congacha told AFP news agency.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Wednesday afternoon, a US missile hit Larak island in the strait, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported, saying the extent of the damage was being investigated.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
But earlier this month, an investigation by the Press Association news agency discovered some retailers were advertising them for commuting purposes.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards had earlier said that two oil tankers trying to transit the strait "exploded and were brought to a halt", according to a statement reported by Tasnim news agency.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 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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