press time

noun

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

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At press time the couple had not yet revealed a date or location for the wedding. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026 An email and voicemail requesting further comment from the group was not returned by press time. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The identity of the person who died was not released as of press time Wednesday. Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026 His criminal defense attorney could not be reached for comment at press time. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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