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correspondents
1
someone employed by a TV or radio station or a newspaper to report news from a particular country or on a particular matter
A correspondent is a journalist who is assigned to report on specific topics, events, or locations for a news organization. They are often based in particular regions or cover specialized areas such as politics, business, or international affairs. Correspondents gather news, conduct interviews, and report stories, providing detailed and timely information. They may work in the field, traveling to events or locations to deliver firsthand accounts, or they may focus on specific areas remotely. Their work helps news outlets offer comprehensive coverage of diverse issues and events from different perspectives.
- The network's Middle East correspondent provided updates on the conflict in the region.
- As the White House correspondent, she covers the latest developments from the nation's capital.
- The newspaper assigned a technology correspondent to report on advancements in the tech industry.
- The foreign correspondent's coverage of the natural disaster offered valuable insights into the humanitarian crisis.
- The radio station's sports correspondent delivers live commentary from major sporting events.
2
a person who communicates with another by sending and receiving letters
- She has been a correspondent of her pen pal for years.
- The young student became a correspondent with a friend overseas.
- They remained correspondents even after moving to different cities.
- His role as a correspondent involved frequent letter writing.
- They were longtime correspondents sharing news and updates.
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