press release
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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According to a press release from Sherrill's office, detainees have complained of undrinkable water, a lack of medical attention, and the spread of the flu and Covid-19 within the facility.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The word “quietly” is used because data-center spending is not even broken out in the government’s press release.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
In a press release last year, ABA Centers said Publix cut off its payments 10 months before the lawsuits, but that it continued to provide services to Publix-covered families that the health-plan approved.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"We cannot tolerate littering simply because there are no rubbish bins," the Shibuya Ward authorities said in a press release.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
After Meryl had his press release, Elizebeth stopped speaking with reporters entirely.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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