news conference

noun

Examples of news conference in a Sentence

The President will hold a news conference later today.
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On Friday, the most visible protest activity came before the meet, when Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton held a news conference outside Veterans Memorial Stadium, noting that the primary election was just four days away. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty during Thursday’s news conference encouraged residents to attend more A’s games as a way to strengthen the city’s bid. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 Those people will be able to continue living at the Charlotte Garden Inn and Suites while the owner is taken to court as the feds try to take the property, Ferguson said at a news conference at CMPD’s uptown headquarters Wednesday afternoon. Jeff A. Chamer may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026 Jeremy Scott Lewis described at a news conference Wednesday as blunt force injuries. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for news conference

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of news conference was in 1937

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“News conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20conference. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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