press release
Americannoun
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press releases
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Four of those hurt were taken to hospital, riot police said in a press release.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
In a Sept. 5 press release, Bass said she was directing city crews to clean and secure nuisance properties citywide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
A press release from Sotheby's said it is the first time the dress has been offered at auction since 1997, when the late princess sold 79 of her dresses to raise money for charities.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The endlessly repeated claim that Webster’s Third treated ain’t as correct English is a myth.3 It originated in a press release from the publisher’s marketing department which announced “Ain’t gets official recognition at last.”
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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