press time

noun

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

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At press time, the official ratings for Norway’s victory over Senegal had yet to be processed. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 At press time, the video had accumulated more than 413,000 views. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 June 2026 As of press time, a representative for Madison Square Garden didn't respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Other popular museums in Paris, including the Musée Picasso Paris, the Fondazione Louis Vuitton, the Bourse de Commerce—Pinault Collection, and the Musée du Quai Branly—Jacques Chirac, have not, as of press time, limited their operating hours. Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 25 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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