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news conference

American  

noun

  1. a press conference, especially one held by a government official.

news conference British  

noun

  1. another name for press conference

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Etymology

Origin of news conference

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Russell and Verstappen rub along well enough on a surface level, quite happy to chat as and when they end up in news conferences together.

From BBC

“It just made me feel almost violated because I didn’t know anything that was going on,” Santos said as she fought back tears during a news conference Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

"It wasn't long ago we were told you couldn't lay a hand on anyone in the box and it would be stamped out," Carrick said at his news conference on Tuesday.

From BBC

The U.S. expects additional losses, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon news conference Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Grappling has dominated the news conferences of managers over the last week.

From BBC

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