press association
Americannoun
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an organization formed for the purpose of gathering news for transmittal to its members.
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an association of publishers in a particular area.
Etymology
Origin of press association
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The press association’s president told lawmakers during the hearing the association would support the legislation if it was limited to “reasonable safety provisions.”
From Seattle Times
The president of Jordan’s press association also warned the language could infringe upon press freedom and freedom of speech.
From Washington Times
After a series of reforms by the press association, Hollywood and NBC warily welcomed the show back, though the broadcast network agreed to only a one year deal to air it.
From New York Times
Last year, after The Los Angeles Times enumerated the foreign press association’s well-known but long-overlooked lapses, Tom Cruise returned his Globe trophies.
From New York Times
A press association lawyer told The Associated Press Schmitt is using public records law as a “battering ram.”
From Seattle Times
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