news conference

noun

Examples of news conference in a Sentence

The President will hold a news conference later today.
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Belichick often appeared on television as not having fun during games, practices or news conferences — and for whatever reason, that perception seemed to trickle down to the rest of the program. Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 At a news conference, Hochman revealed that nine individuals had been arrested and charged with residential burglaries in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Pete Schulte said at a news conference after the hearing. Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 The other Republican members and incoming members who were present chose to leave the meeting, Cook told reporters at a news conference. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for news conference 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of news conference was in 1937

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“News conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20conference. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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