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press conference

noun

  1. a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.


press conference

noun

  1. an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of press conference1

First recorded in 1935–40
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“This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a press conference.

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A group of prominent tour operators said in a press conference that some 80-90% of all bookings had been cancelled.

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He has also said that, if elected, he would remove the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from official press conferences held by the Australian government.

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“I got stuck in this press conference, and I disagreed with all the actions that were taken, all the rhetoric that was stated, but I had to stay to ask for help for Michigan.”

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The press conference at the White House began with a moment's silence for the victims of an aircraft collision over the Potomac River.

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