press time

noun

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

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Ticket availability is subject to change after press time, so check ahead before attending. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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