press time

noun

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

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Lululemon did not respond to Sourcing Journal’s request for comment on the lawsuit by press time. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Around the country, Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats and 35 House seats as of press time to gain control of Congress. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Neither agency could provide the breakdown of spending by in-state and out-of-state dollars to OL by press time. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026 This fall’s event wraps up on November 7, and at press time, slots are still available with Schiffmacher or one of the six other tattoo artists who have opened up a temporary studio in the museum. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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