press conference

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noun

a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.

Origin of press conference

First recorded in 1935–40

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How to use press conference in a sentence

At a press conference today with Scalise, Speaker Boehner again defended him.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence | Jason Berry | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
Boyce was asked at a press conference if Polanco went peacefully.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown | Michael Daly | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.
Obama’s Pot Policy Is Refer Madness | James Poulos | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
After the shooting, the police literally turned their backs on de Blasio during a press conference.
GOP Won’t Forgive Rand for Cop Critique | Lloyd Green | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
At his year-end, pre-Hawaii press conference, we caught a rare glimpse of peak Obama.
The Liberation of the Lame Duck: Obama Goes Full Bulworth | John Avlon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

There was a picture of the general at a press conference, and notes about his role in the difficult Haiti mission.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
I blogged the press-conference even before I'd sent out the invitations to the press.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
And were you asked any other questions at that press conference that you can recollect as being important at this time?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I recall Dr. Baxter came in after the press conference had begun, but I don't believe he said anything.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Well, what questions were asked of you and what responses did you give at that press conference?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for press conference

press conference

noun

an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc

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