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 Grateful Dead have paid tribute to longtime collaborator Donna Jean Godchaux, following news of her death at age 78.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
In an unsettled nation eager for diversion, news of the escape went viral.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
How has Jafar taken the good news of his film being chosen to represent France in the Oscar race?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Thomas adds that this full moon might include news of a large settlement, payout, scholarship or inheritance.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
In an unsettled nation eager for diversion, news of the escape went viral.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
How has Jafar taken the good news of his film being chosen to represent France in the Oscar race?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Thomas adds that this full moon might include news of a large settlement, payout, scholarship or inheritance.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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“News of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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