press time

noun

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

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An email to multiple officials at the Second Circuit appeals court did not receive an answer as of press time. Carrie Johnson, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025 Executives at Lululemon could not be reached for comment at press time. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 At press time the song was not available on major streaming services but can be heard here. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025 Cox did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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