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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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The biggest takeaway from the news conference was about marine life.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Bonta said the posts, which were brought up by The Times at a news conference in Sacramento, could be “misinformation” or “disinformation” and “potentially unlawful.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Carr insisted at a Washington news conference last week that his demand for a review is not related to Kimmel’s remarks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi urged his players to "silence the voice inside of us" during an impassioned four-minute monologue at the start of his pre-match news conference on Friday.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The news conference ended with a question for Lawrence: “Do you think the tests should be continued?”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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