press release
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Nike, in a press release announcing his departure in 2023, said he was retiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
It appears to have ceased publication in April, and according to a May press release, longtime editor John Buckingham co-founded a new firm that plans to launch a new value-oriented newsletter later this summer.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026
In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
She also expressed deep concerns that it had taken weeks to correct the press release.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Mr. Larson’s wife was active in the Chicago teachers’ union, and each elementary, junior high, and high school in the metropolitan area received a copy of the press release about the hearing and the charges.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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