press association
Americannoun
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an organization formed for the purpose of gathering news for transmittal to its members.
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an association of publishers in a particular area.
Etymology
Origin of press association
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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She has contributed to New Lines Magazine and other outlets, and has served on the board of East Africa’s international press association, which protects journalists’ rights to do their jobs safely and fairly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
Cheng, the press association chief, said these outlets are in a "precarious" spot, with some of them struggling with day-to-day issues such as accessing government events.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
The president of Jordan’s press association also warned the language could infringe upon press freedom and freedom of speech.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 12, 2023
The 108-member foreign press association now has six Black voters — up from zero last year — and has added 103 nonmember voters, a dozen or so of whom are Black.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2022
What an extraordinary chance—that he should have run into the agent of the great press association!
From King Coal : a Novel by Sinclair, Upton
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