press release
noun
: an official statement that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations
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First Watch operates more than 640 restaurants in 32 states, according to a press release.
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Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
In a June 2024 press release, the company revealed that three research astronauts, including a return passenger named Kellie Gerardi, will take part in a scientific mission in partnership with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that a deputy received a report that a number of tools had just been stolen from the store, and the suspect vehicle was a white Ford F-150.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 May 2026
South African health minister Aaron Motsoaledi said in a press release that 62 other people who may have been exposed to the virus have been identified, including medical workers in several cities where affected passengers received care.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
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Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
In a June 2024 press release, the company revealed that three research astronauts, including a return passenger named Kellie Gerardi, will take part in a scientific mission in partnership with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that a deputy received a report that a number of tools had just been stolen from the store, and the suspect vehicle was a white Ford F-150.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 May 2026
South African health minister Aaron Motsoaledi said in a press release that 62 other people who may have been exposed to the virus have been identified, including medical workers in several cities where affected passengers received care.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
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“Press release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20release. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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