in public
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: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place
The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
They were seen kissing in public.
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Photos of Mitchell and Barzee then ran on America's Most Wanted around the same time the two started appearing in public with Smart, which eventually led to a person recognizing the pair and contacting authorities.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 May 2025
Hamm suggests that for social media users, the appeal of the trend lies partly in the potential risk factor of dancers being so vulnerable and expressive in public.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Britney shaved her head in public and still got a comeback arc.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Prior to Wednesday, Harris has rarely made splashy appearances in public since vacating the White House in January.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 May 2025
Hamm suggests that for social media users, the appeal of the trend lies partly in the potential risk factor of dancers being so vulnerable and expressive in public.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Britney shaved her head in public and still got a comeback arc.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Prior to Wednesday, Harris has rarely made splashy appearances in public since vacating the White House in January.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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