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 buyer was not identified. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026 At press time, two victims were reported to be in stable condition, and another had died. Ryan Oehrli march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Results were not available at press time. Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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