Definition of wire service
: a news agency that sends out syndicated news copy to subscribers by wire or by satellite transmission
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Examples of wire service in a Sentence
The story was reported by several wire services.
Recent Examples of wire service from the Web
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Material from Globe wire services was used in this report.
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Material from Globe wire services was used in this report.
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Because the Associated Press is a wire service that distributes reports to news outlets across the country, the article in question has been printed in various publications, including ABC News, The New York Times, Time, and more.
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The number of tenants fell precipitously prior to the buildings’ sale, the wire service reported.
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Correction: Because of a wire service error, a previous version of this story included a photo that misidentified Cynthia Heimel at a concert of the Rock Bottom Remainders.
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The motion argues the bribery and wire services charges would require a quid pro quo act in which Person used his authority as an Auburn coach.
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Material from Globe wire services was used in this report.
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Seattle Times wire services contributed to this report.
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First Known Use of wire service
1887
WIRE SERVICE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of wire service for English Language Learners
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: a news organization that sends news stories to many newspapers, magazines, etc.
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