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press conference

American  

noun

  1. a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.

press conference British  

noun

  1. an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc

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Etymology

Origin of press conference

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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"The moon is a witness plate to our entire solar system's formation," said astronaut Koch in a press conference over the weekend.

From Barron's

“I think we can all agree, particularly today, that landing on the moon is extremely hard,” Nicky Fox, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, said at a press conference after Athena landed.

From MarketWatch

Speaking to reporters at a press conference at Heathrow Airport, he said a renewed deal "wouldn't make any difference".

From BBC

"Please, help us to stop the war; you are capable of it," Sisi told a press conference.

From Barron's

At the same press conference Monday, Jerome Gorgon, the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, said Ghazali had "acted under Hezbollah's direction and control."

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