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press release

American  

noun

  • press releases
    plural
  1. a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.


press release British  

noun

  1. an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press

"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

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Origin of press release

First recorded in 1955–60

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In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

Four of those hurt were taken to hospital, riot police said in a press release.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

In a Sept. 5 press release, Bass said she was directing city crews to clean and secure nuisance properties citywide.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

"The train's 'black box' has been seized. Several interviews are scheduled, and a court-appointed expert has been called in," prosecutor Gallois said in a press release.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The endlessly repeated claim that Webster’s Third treated ain’t as correct English is a myth.3 It originated in a press release from the publisher’s marketing department which announced “Ain’t gets official recognition at last.”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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