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1.
A ~ is a short news report on the radio or television.
...the early morning news ~.
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2.
A ~ is a short official announcement made publicly to inform people about an important matter.
At 3.30 p.m. a ~ was released announcing that the president was out of immediate danger.
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3.
A ~ is a regular newspaper or leaflet that is produced by an organization or group such as a school or church.
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