photo op
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was skeptical, the congressman said, that it would be nothing more than a "photo op."
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
The administration liked the visual and sent Noem there for a photo op and press briefings.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026
Influencers looking for a perfect photo op competed against tiger moms hoping that a glimpse of the robot-powered assembly lines might inspire their kids to pursue tech careers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
"It's a bloody photo op," one woman tells me on Sunday, as a prominent Australian businesswoman arrives and begins posing with the floral tributes at Bondi.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
But this time I had to hang around for a photo op.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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