press conference
noun
: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment
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The President will hold a press conference later today.
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The department said there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but noted a press conference would be called if a significant development occurs.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
He was asked in Monday’s press conference about the condition of Calvert-Lewin and Ilia Gruev.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, urged Starmer to step down during a press conference on Monday afternoon.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
At a press conference on Wednesday, Bad Bunny explained that viewers didn't need to know Spanish in order to enjoy his performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
He was asked in Monday’s press conference about the condition of Calvert-Lewin and Ilia Gruev.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, urged Starmer to step down during a press conference on Monday afternoon.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
At a press conference on Wednesday, Bad Bunny explained that viewers didn't need to know Spanish in order to enjoy his performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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