The news reported that the flood waters were abating.
The news reported that the flood waters were abating.
English
news
njuːz, nuːz
Meaning: information about recent events
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Example sentences
I heard the good news about your promotion.
I called my mom to tell her the good news.
I called my mom to tell her the good news.
The news of their engagement quickly got out.
The news of their engagement quickly got out.
His worst fears were confirmed by the news.
His worst fears were confirmed by the news.
The stock price firmed after the news.
The stock price firmed after the news.
The news surprised everyone in the room.
The news surprised everyone in the room.
She sighed with relief when she heard the news.
She sighed with relief when she heard the news.
The news will affect his decision.
The news will affect his decision.
How did she respond to the news?
How did she respond to the news?
Usage Notes
An uncountable noun referring to reports of recent happenings. It is always treated as singular in grammar (e.g., 'The news is good').
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