press corps
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of press corps
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Some in the press corps, exhausted and rattled after a gunman interrupted their dinner, were grateful for the crumbs.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
Online creators have insinuated themselves into the D.C. press corps, sitting for briefings with Karoline Leavitt and securing Pentagon credentials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The press corps headed outside, where clouds that had threatened to cancel the launch had evaporated.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 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
Pair an intrusive, usually ignorant, and often suspicious press corps with an intensely private trainer, and you have a volatile mix.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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