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Synonyms

press release

American  

noun

  1. a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.

press release British  

noun

  1. an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press

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Etymology

Origin of press release

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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"RNLI lifeguards past and present have kept millions of beach visitors safe over the past 25 years and will continue to do so for years to come," Dawes said in the press release.

From BBC

Geological Survey geologists first identified rare earth mineralization in the Music Valley area in 1954, with sampling reporting enrichment in dysprosium, terbium, yttrium and ytterbium, Dateline Resources said in a press release.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is very much a memory song for me," said the 83-year-old in a press release announcing his new album.

From BBC

In a press release announcing his prediction market legislation, U.S.

From Barron's

Berkshire will purchase the equity interest from Tokio Marine—some 48 million shares—directly from the Japanese company, Tokio Marine said in a press release earlier Monday.

From Barron's

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