press release
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In 2021, when President Joe Biden appointed him to serve on his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a White House press release cited the “Wedges” paper as Pacala’s standout accomplishment.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
In the Arizona press release, however, the agency did not specifically state the pilot died.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Hill described Denton as “a proven public-company CFO” in a press release, adding that his experience would help Nike execute its priorities “with consistency” and build on its ongoing turnaround.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Carnival CFO David Bernstein said in the company’s earnings press release that booking volume “headwinds” in the Mediterranean region, associated with the conflict in the Middle East, were beginning to reverse.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
When I check my phone before bed, I see Mrs. Fischer posted a comment with a ton of balloon and smiley emojis to my Instagram of the warden’s press release.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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