United Press International

noun

1. a business organization of newspapers in the U.S., together with representatives abroad, for the reporting and interchange of news. : UPI, U.P.I.

Example Sentences

USC was voted No. 1 in the final United Press International poll, splitting the national title with Alabama, which lost to the Trojans early in the season, 24-14, but was voted No. 1 in the Associated Press poll.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1982, though, Rumsfeld was serving as CEO of a pharmaceutical company when the United Press International wire service contacted him to ask about Ronald Reagan’s economic policies.

From Slate

I just happened to be at the Associated Press and United Press International wire service tickers outside the office of the press secretary.

From Slate

“CNN sheds image of ‘Chicken Noodle Network,’” United Press International, June 2, 1990.

From Slate

Navy press office in the 1950s, then went on to work for City News Service and the Los Angeles bureau of United Press International.

From Los Angeles Times