press conference
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of press conference
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The city held a competition to design the park, and former City Councilmember José Huizar announced the winner with a press conference on the empty lot in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"They confirmed that at no point was there ever an ICE agent directly in front of the vehicle," Balderas-Ibarra told a press conference.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
What they can’t put odds on is whether Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will hold a press conference to explain why they raised or not.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The police have yet to hold a press conference on the case or respond to the allegations.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
In Montgomery, Governor Wallace told a press conference that Alabama would not permit the march to take place, because it would tie up traffic on U.S.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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