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Wire service
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a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication
What is a "wire service"?
A wire service is a news organization that provides news stories and reports to other media outlets, such as newspapers, television stations, and websites. These services gather, write, and distribute news from around the world, offering stories on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, and global events. Media outlets often subscribe to wire services to quickly access reliable news content, especially for stories they may not have reporters covering directly.
Examples
The breaking news story was distributed to media outlets via a wire service within minutes.
