press release
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The settlement had gotten close enough for the two sides to start working on a joint press release to announce the terms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He is a primary spokesman for Steyer’s campaign and sent the press release announcing the San Francisco billionaire’s campaign for governor in November.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Sethapanichsakul, a self-confessed "dinosaur kid", said in a UCL press release that the study also "fulfils a childhood promise of naming a dinosaur".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Rufus helped over 300 million customers in 2025 research, compare, and buy the products they want and need at the best prices on the Amazon Shopping app and website,” Amazon said in the press release.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
From that point forward, there wasn’t a tournament Bobby played in or an exhibition he conducted that wasn’t pre-ballyhooed by a press release Regina sent to the media.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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