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, 2,075 cameras have been registered, meaning they are mapped in CMPD’s system. Ryan Oehrli april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to a rep for Kravitz but has yet to hear back as of press time. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026 The Herald also reached out to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office who is investigating the children’s deaths alongside Wellesley Police Department and the Mass State Police, but the office did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Their venture, Nihi Rote & Hospitality Academy, was set to open this month, as of press time. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.

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