reporter

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  1. noun A writer, investigator, or presenter of news stories.
  2. noun Law A person who is authorized to write and issue official accounts of judicial or legislative proceedings.

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  • His big goon squad just came and rescued him just as a reporter was asking, "WILL YOU RESIGN AS GOVERNOR!" —  Center for American Progress Action Fund
  • One of Taylor's proudest accomplishments as a reporter is her dedicated coverage of school crosswalk safety.
  • In the New York Times story I read, the reporter was able to get several high-end furniture stores to lower their prices on big-ticket items.
  • One of our team members - Thekla Lit - and another reporter were able to each find a rock that contains shiny minerals easily seen under the sun. —  Chinese in Vancouver
  • If time permits, this reporter is also going to try to make a drive-by at Lenovo's booth. —  FierceVoIP
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  1. from Middle English reportour, from Old French *reporteor, reportour, one who reports a case, from Middle Latin reportator, from reportare, report: see report.
 

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