news media
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of news media
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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By the time she asked the question, first to Ms. Gay, the hearing room was almost empty, members of the news media gone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The astronauts were speaking to news media less than two days before they are scheduled to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day mission around the Moon.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“These are sensitive, diplomatic discussions and you have directed us to maintain confidentiality on the specific terms and not negotiate through the news media, as others do,” Witkoff said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
What we have instead, when you take it as the big picture, is a very weak news media ecosystem, despite the fact that the New York Times might be making money.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
Engravings of the Arctic from his upcoming book were previewed in the news media, increasing its soaring advance sales.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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