news flash

Example Sentences

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Much of the recent coverage about Russia and Ukraine reminds me of that Afghan news flash in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

To the millions who greedily gobbled up scuttlebutt about her legendary meanness over the years, this is far from a news flash.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

The news flash got little attention because seasoned experts realized the sub departure was a planned exercise.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

Here’s a news flash: These supposedly binding offers do not, in fact, oblige you to attend.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2021

“I know this isn’t a news flash, but I’m hurt,” Cas had said, backing up against a...She had no idea what it was she was leaning against.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau