press time

noun

: the time when a story is printed
He did not return our call before press time.

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The Pioneer Press reached out to the National Park Service for comment and at press time, was awaiting a response. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026 At press time, Team USA’s Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are at third and eighth. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026 At press time, Italians had secured eight gold, four silver, and ten bronze medals — a total of 22 medals overall. Brian Mann, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026 Neither Kimbal Musk nor Elon Musk responded to Fortune’s multiple requests for comment by press time. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for press time

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“Press time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20time. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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