press time

noun

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

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The website also includes a petition against the development, signed by 1,500 people at press time, according to the East Lincoln Park Neighbors Organizing Committee. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Danziger, which was founded in 1989, has yet to speak publicly on the fracas, and did not return a request for comment from ARTnews at press time. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 May 2026 An attorney for Sabatini could not be reached by press time. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 As of press time, bidding had reached 220,000 Euros, or roughly $258,000. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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