news
/nuːz/ noun A1- New information of interest. · Is there any news about the storm?· That was not much news in the press release.
- Information about current events disseminated by the media. · Did you hear/read/see the latest news?· The news is that a new leader will be elected in one month.
- Messages posted on newsgroups.
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“Sorry to interrupt your consultation,” said he, “but you should hear the latest news.”
“I’ve had bad news—terrible news, Mr.
“Let us go the same way; we will stop at La Réserve, and we can drink a glass of La Malgue, whilst we wait for news.”
“Ah, ha,” said the shipowner, “I am not in the least surprised, for she has been to me three times, inquiring if there were any news of the Pharaon.
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