press officer

noun

: a person who works in the office of an organization (such as a political party or a government department) that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations

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The brigade’s press officer suggested to me that a drop-off in Western weapon supplies might not be as devastating as once thought. — Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025 The lyrics were inspired by a brief affair with Derek Taylor, who famously served as the Beatles’ press officer. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Thursday’s press conference began with a request from the team press officer that questions only pertain to the Argentina match. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 District 11 safety press officer. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for press officer

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