press time

noun

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

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As of press time, bidding had reached 220,000 Euros, or roughly $258,000. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026 More than 400 retailers are expected to attend, up from 290 in 2025, while the number of brands confirmed has risen from 194 to 228 at press time. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 At press time, the a1 II's retail price is around $7,000, or about $2,500 more than the a7R VI. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 Headliners and the full schedule were still being finalized as of press time. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 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 18 May. 2026.

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