news of
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: information or a report about (something that happened)
It was late summer when news of his death arrived.
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The Babygirl star and the four-time Grammy winner have been living apart since the early summer, according to TMZ, which first reported news of the split.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Urban had reportedly seeked for Portugal residency in the months leading up to news of the split.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
The California Rifle & Pistol Association welcomed news of the DOJ lawsuit.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The couple's getaway comes amid news of a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the University of North Carolina, which alleges that Belichick was illegally hired by the university for the football team's head coaching position.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Urban had reportedly seeked for Portugal residency in the months leading up to news of the split.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
The California Rifle & Pistol Association welcomed news of the DOJ lawsuit.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The couple's getaway comes amid news of a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the University of North Carolina, which alleges that Belichick was illegally hired by the university for the football team's head coaching position.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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“News of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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