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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Not sharing news of the increase was deceptive, and the company should be fined.
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Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party as news of the resignation of the leader of his political party threatens to accelerate Ben’s intention to stand and run for Prime Minister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Shares of the media company jumped more than 3% in extended trading following news of Berkshire’s position.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Tributes poured in for Jackson on Tuesday as the nation woke up to news of his death at home in Chicago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party as news of the resignation of the leader of his political party threatens to accelerate Ben’s intention to stand and run for Prime Minister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Shares of the media company jumped more than 3% in extended trading following news of Berkshire’s position.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Tributes poured in for Jackson on Tuesday as the nation woke up to news of his death at home in Chicago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
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“News of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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