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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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Early last month, the President proclaimed in a press conference that the Department of Defense would thereafter be known as the Department of War.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
David Lee said at a press conference Friday.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
At a press conference announcing his appointment, Johnson said Procell did not apply for the role and his name came late in the process.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Early last month, the President proclaimed in a press conference that the Department of Defense would thereafter be known as the Department of War.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
David Lee said at a press conference Friday.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
At a press conference announcing his appointment, Johnson said Procell did not apply for the role and his name came late in the process.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for press conference
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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