press corps
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of press corps
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The latest suit describes the department’s “disdain for the Times” and other members of the Pentagon press corps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
No one in the press corps pushed back.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
He eventually became fluent in Hindi, a rare achievement in Delhi's foreign press corps and one which endeared him to many Indians for whom he was always "Tully sahib".
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
“The deal not only provides funding to support hundreds of new journalists but helps rebuild a robust and dynamic California press corps for years to come, reinforcing the vital role of journalism in our democracy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
He had been posed so often that he seemed to know what was wanted of him when the press corps buzzed around, prompting the reporters to dub him “Movie Star.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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