freedom of the press
noun phrase
: the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government
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This includes freedom of assembly, freedom of the press and freedom of speech.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
The Pentagon Press Association said Hegseth's restrictions were a direct assault on the freedom of the press.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Today's memo by Secretary Hegseth appears to be a direct attack on the freedom of the press and America's right to know what its military is doing.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Educate those who seek to undermine free speech and freedom of the press.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
The Pentagon Press Association said Hegseth's restrictions were a direct assault on the freedom of the press.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Today's memo by Secretary Hegseth appears to be a direct attack on the freedom of the press and America's right to know what its military is doing.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Educate those who seek to undermine free speech and freedom of the press.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom of the press
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“Freedom of the press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20the%20press. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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