press release

noun

: an official statement that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations

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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state. Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Margo Price is celebrating July 4 weekend in typically righteous fashion, surprise releasing a protest album—or mixtape, per a press release—comprising a series of covers and a few originals. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 McDonald's is giving away a free order of medium fries for National Fry Day on July 10 with a $1 minimum purchase in the app, according to a press release shared with PEOPLE. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 City Harvest, New York City's first and largest food rescue organization, shared a press release on Thursday revealing that the couple donated $1 million to the organization. Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for press release

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“Press release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20release. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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