United Press International

American  

noun

1. a business organization of newspapers in the U.S., together with representatives abroad, for the reporting and interchange of news. UPI, U.P.I.

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Example Sentences

At one point, a reporter for United Press International spotted FBI agents at the Portland police station and asked a clerk what they were doing.

From Los Angeles Times

Dubbed the Mainichi Star Bowl after its sponsor, the Mainichi Daily News, the game was described as a “lackluster affair yet delighted the Japanese,” as about 38,000 fans filled Korakuen Stadium for a 20-10 Cardinals victory, according to United Press International.

From Los Angeles Times

USC was voted No. 1 in the final United Press International poll, splitting the national title with Alabama, which lost to the Trojans early in the season, 24-14, but was voted No. 1 in the Associated Press poll.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1982, though, Rumsfeld was serving as CEO of a pharmaceutical company when the United Press International wire service contacted him to ask about Ronald Reagan’s economic policies.

From Slate

I just happened to be at the Associated Press and United Press International wire service tickers outside the office of the press secretary.

From Slate