press release
noun
: an official statement that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations
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When the study came out, BMJ group issued a press release, which helped attract global media attention.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Per a press release, the gala features performances from Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the Cincinnati Ballet.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
Per a press release from AMC Theatres, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl played from Friday through Sunday throughout all 540 AMC Theatres locations.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Per a press release, the gala features performances from Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the Cincinnati Ballet.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
Per a press release from AMC Theatres, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl played from Friday through Sunday throughout all 540 AMC Theatres locations.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Press release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20release. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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