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press corps

American  

noun

  1. a group of journalists representing various publications who regularly cover the same beat.

    the White House press corps.


Etymology

Origin of press corps

First recorded in 1935–40


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Trump hailed his new spokeswoman's credentials, including her work for his presidential campaigns, and said he was confident she would enjoy a good relationship with the White House press corps.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Their job is to report on the president’s movements and public statements, and to ask questions on behalf of the entire press corps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

That appears to have changed Monday morning, when CNN was scheduled to serve as the television pool representative for the White House press corps.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Ward described the bill as an important step in keeping a strong press corps in California, which he said is more important than ever in an era of digital misinformation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

No one lingered, neither the press corps nor any of the townspeople.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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