Meanings
plural press availabilities
- USgovernmentAn event at which a politician is made available for questioning by the media.
I was told that there was a request for press availabilities.
1974 June 5, Carl B. Leubsdorf, quoting Ronald Reagan, “Reagan Puts Presidential Ambitions 'Between Lines'”, in The Lima News, page B121 more example
Mrs. Clinton rarely holds press availabilities or takes questions from reporters who cover her campaign.
2007 November 3, Christina Bellantoni, “Hillary criticized for press strategy”, in Washington Times, archived from the original on 14 Feb 2008Synonyms: press avail, news availability
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn event at which a politician is made available for questioning by the media.
Origin
Shortening of "press availability session." Originally synonymous with press conference.
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