press release

noun

: an official statement that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations

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The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Veteran defender Robin Jansson underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, the club said in a press release Friday. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 In August, six months into the escalating war between the United States and Iran (and their various regional allies), the global advertising agency M+C Saatchi put out a press release. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 Choosing a charity because the partnership might look good in an advertisement or press release puts the emphasis in the wrong place. — Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for press release

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“Press release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20release. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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