press time

noun

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

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During summer 2024, 57 individuals were hospitalized, and 9 people died (as of press time) after eating Boar’s Head deli meat that had been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 As of press time, the GoFundMe has raised nearly $7,000 of its $9,000 goal. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 The Vatican did not respond to Fox News Digital questions by press time. Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Google did not respond to questions by press time. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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