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journalists

noun

plural of journalist

as in reporters

a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories

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Recent Examples of journalists Silence creates a vacuum that will inevitably be filled by opponents, journalists and social media. — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 While corporate and ideological restructuring has put prominent CBS journalists out of work, Alexander is leaving NBC on good terms. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 More than 10 explosions were heard in a row, the journalists reported, adding that the intensity of the blasts triggered car alarms on the streets. — CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 The dinner in April devolved into chaos after authorities say Cole Allen opened fire inside the Washington Hilton hotel, where thousands of journalists and guests gathered for the annual celebration of the First Amendment. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026 The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

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And for broadcast leaders, please keep investing in reporters and tools to serve the traveling public.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
But the chief declined to classify the violence as gang-related at a community briefing on July 24, when reporters pressed her about whether the people involved belonged to rival gangs or families.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver are national correspondents with USA TODAY, specializing in weather and climate.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Other departures from 60 Minutes include executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, correspondents Cecilia Vega and longtime producer Henry Schuster.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of correspondents

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