press time

noun

: the time when a story is printed
He did not return our call before press time.

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Officials at the White House and the Social Security Administration were not available for comment at press time. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 At press time, more than 100 people have responded and 70 quilts have been either promised or donated. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025 The forecast for Saturday (Feb. 22) at press time was 69 degrees and sunny, a heavenly day to try out Hollis’ barbecue for yourself, as Joe’s Holy Smoke enjoys its first day at 1515 Lee Road in Orlando. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 At press time, Gaga currently holds 123,736,959 monthly listeners on the app, with only two other artists (Bruno Mars and The Weeknd) garnering more listeners. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for press time

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“Press time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20time. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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