press release

noun

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

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There will not be a press release on a Tuesday in late 2027 saying the internet has forked. Teodor Calin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Or so the headline of the RAAF’s press release in the Roswell Daily Record the next day read. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026 The county said in a press release that several recreation centers and homeless shelters will provide day services during the heatwave to help people get indoors and avoid potential illness. Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state. Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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