press conference
noun
: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment
Examples of press conference in a Sentence
The President will hold a press conference later today.
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump expressed admiration for Erdogan even while standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference last year.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Since then, Woods introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp at a monumental press conference for the golf organization late last month, his first appearance since returning from treatment.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Dwayne Johnson said Moana 3 is in the works during a press conference for the live-action adaptation in Rio de Janeiro, per Variety.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Since then, Woods introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp at a monumental press conference for the golf organization late last month, his first appearance since returning from treatment.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Dwayne Johnson said Moana 3 is in the works during a press conference for the live-action adaptation in Rio de Janeiro, per Variety.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for press conference
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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