pressmen

plural of pressman, British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pressmen As print media companies introduced new technology into the workplace at that time, other craft workers, such as stereotypers, bookbinders, and pressmen organized, initially joining ITU. — Errol Salamon, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026 That allowed Boise residents to crowd into the cabin as the two pressmen set type for the first edition of the Idaho Tri-Weekly Statesman. — Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressmen
Noun
  • People are generally accurate reporters of their own actions.
    — Muhammad Usman Qamar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Trump, who seems to enjoy belittling reporters more than most other aspects of his job, lives for television coverage.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the ruling, some journalists from all three outlets were barred from entering the White House on Thursday morning – even as Chinese state media outlets were granted entry.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For journalists, being romantically involved with your subject treads a tricky ethical line.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Kelly set a hearing for Wednesday on the networks’ motion for a temporary restraining order to prohibit such a ban and restore their correspondents’ credentials.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Network correspondents are usually present on the weekends when the president is in Washington or at nearby Camp David.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Pressmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressmen. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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