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, the comic is scheduled to perform Monday night at that venue. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026 No reason for the cancellation has been announced, and Puth had not publicly addressed the decision at press time. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026 ARTnews has contacted the museum but did not hear back by press time. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 As of press time, Sheeran has not publicly addressed the mass departure of his opening acts nor the future of his Loop tour. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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