press release
Americannoun
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press releases
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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He also recalled being asked to approve a draft police press release that depicted his son as an aggressor.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
When the press release failed to get traction, the Acton campaign doubled down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Microsoft nearly doubled its spending on "property and equipment" to $39 billion compared to the same period last year, according to a press release.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
The accompanying press release was considerably more cheerful about the whole affair.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
Right away, Ms. Steinert wrote up a press release about the situation.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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