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.
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In an attempt to protect Paqueta, Nuno was reluctant to give his thoughts on the midfielder’s dismissal in his post-match press conference.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Three men associated with the construction firm in charge of the renovation at the housing complex were arrested and were under investigation in connection with the fire, Hong Kong police said during a press conference on Thursday morning.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2025
Council member Lincoln Restler speaks during a press conference outside of the Tweed Courthouse on August 14, 2025 in New York City.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
This was a recurring theme of the questions hurled at head coach Dave Canales in his postgame press conference, which was held just a few minutes after the Carolina Panthers stomped off the Bank of America Stadium turf as winners over the Super Bowl hopeful Los Angeles Rams.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Three men associated with the construction firm in charge of the renovation at the housing complex were arrested and were under investigation in connection with the fire, Hong Kong police said during a press conference on Thursday morning.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2025
Council member Lincoln Restler speaks during a press conference outside of the Tweed Courthouse on August 14, 2025 in New York City.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
This was a recurring theme of the questions hurled at head coach Dave Canales in his postgame press conference, which was held just a few minutes after the Carolina Panthers stomped off the Bank of America Stadium turf as winners over the Super Bowl hopeful Los Angeles Rams.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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