news agency

noun

: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, periodicals, and newscasters

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Launched by a mom named Sarah Lockey whose own daughter faced physical challenges, the campaign helps families of children with missing limbs fundraise for bionic arms, news agency SWNS reported. Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024 Police meanwhile attempted another raid on Yoon’s presidential office compound, Yonhap news agency reported, a day after a similar attempt was blocked by security guards. Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 12 Dec. 2024 But opposition lawmakers and much of the public are demanding that Yoon step down immediately, with a survey released on Thursday showing more than 7 out of 10 respondents supporting his removal from office, according to the Yonhap news agency. Stella Kim, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 The Transneft oil depot in southwestern Russia caught fire following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to the RBC-Ukraine news agency. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for news agency 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of news agency was in 1873

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“News agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20agency. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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news agency

noun
: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, magazines, and newscasters

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