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Definition of reporter
: one that reports: such asa : a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedingsb : a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceedingc (1) : a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news (2) : a person who broadcasts news
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Examples of reporter in a Sentence
She's a reporter for one of the major networks.
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
Recent Examples of reporter from the Web
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Breaking out of the economic cycle of poverty has been one of my main motivations for wanting to attend college, along with attaining the knowledge to become a political reporter.
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To support his Tinley Wish campaign, go to www.gofundme.com/tour-de-lake-michigan-tinley-wish Dennis Sullivan is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
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But Chinese audiences’ enthusiasm for that strategy appears to be waning (as a fascinating Hollywood Reporter look at the Chinese theater experience suggests).
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And Kristen Schall’s ambitious reporter fumbles between competent and comical.
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Carrie Napoleon is a free-lance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
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Regents have told reporters that 19 football players have been involved in sexual violence since 2011.
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Erin Gallagher is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
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The pair claim that their families were dragged into the situation when Brzezinski's two daughters were harassed by the tabloid's reporters.
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First Known Use of reporter
14th century
REPORTER Defined for English Language Learners
reporter
playDefinition of reporter for English Language Learners
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: a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of reporter
: one that reports: as a : one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings; also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced — see also citation — compare advance sheet b : one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding; specifically : court reporter
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