press conference
noun
: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment
Examples of press conference in a Sentence
The President will hold a press conference later today.
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Hurley’s rant about officiating dominated his 15-minute postgame press conference, a venting session after an intense game, which was made closer as Butler shot 15 free throws to UConn’s six in the second half.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben Johnson, the Bears’ new head coach, took a jab at Packers’ coach Matt LaFleur during his introductory press conference Wednesday.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Parker, who wasn’t at Tuesday’s press conference, called on the board and district leaders to partner with the city to fix the problem.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
West Valley City Police Chief Colleen Jacobs said at the Monday press conference that police had been sent out to the home on previous occasions.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
Ben Johnson, the Bears’ new head coach, took a jab at Packers’ coach Matt LaFleur during his introductory press conference Wednesday.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Parker, who wasn’t at Tuesday’s press conference, called on the board and district leaders to partner with the city to fix the problem.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
West Valley City Police Chief Colleen Jacobs said at the Monday press conference that police had been sent out to the home on previous occasions.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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