press time

noun

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

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The company was not reachable for comment at press time. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2025 Markey’s campaign did not return a request for comment by press time. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025 At press time a spokesperson for Bieber had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment on the posts. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025 The governing body did not respond to specific questions about ticketing strategies by press time. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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