news of

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: information or a report about (something that happened)
It was late summer when news of his death arrived.

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News alerts in your inbox: Don't miss the important news of the day. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025 Around the same time, in a different group, my friend who already lives in Islamabad shared news of a new job. Rohan Banerjee, Time, 26 July 2025 On social media, news of his passing was met with apathy and derision by younger people who never knew him as a champion, only as a right-wing punchline. John Devore, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025 This celebration of Warner comes just days after devastating news of his death shocked the entertainment community. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for news of

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“News of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20of. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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