freedom of the press
noun phrase
: the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government
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Still, Harris is a candidate with more respect for the freedom of the press than her opponent.
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Arnault, who regularly meets centrist President Emmanuel Macron, has also been criticised for his attitude towards freedom of the press.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
Over the years, films about freedom of the press, sports and women’s rights have also been screened, said Alan Baker, associate dean for international projects and administration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
According to Espacio Publico, a Venezuelan organization that tracks freedom of the press, at least 16 journalists have been detained in the government crackdown that followed the vote and the nationwide protests that erupted after it.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024
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Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Arnault, who regularly meets centrist President Emmanuel Macron, has also been criticised for his attitude towards freedom of the press.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
Over the years, films about freedom of the press, sports and women’s rights have also been screened, said Alan Baker, associate dean for international projects and administration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
According to Espacio Publico, a Venezuelan organization that tracks freedom of the press, at least 16 journalists have been detained in the government crackdown that followed the vote and the nationwide protests that erupted after it.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Freedom of the press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20the%20press. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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