public access
noun
chiefly US
: a television channel on which any person can broadcast a program
The city council meeting will be broadcast on public access.
—often used before another nounpublic access television
a public access channel
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Notably, the bill makes no requirements for keeping cattle away from sensitive habitats like Florida’s springs, preserving existing public access or protecting vulnerable native species.
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Harper West, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
To accommodate Phase 1, the reserve had limited public access from November to February.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Maryland’s judiciary will consolidate its Case Search and Record Search platforms on March 14, combining the two portals while keeping the same level of public access to court records.
—Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
The Gaviota Coast Conservancy, for example, hopes to prevent development and prioritize public access and regenerative agriculture, among other public goods.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
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Harper West, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
To accommodate Phase 1, the reserve had limited public access from November to February.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Maryland’s judiciary will consolidate its Case Search and Record Search platforms on March 14, combining the two portals while keeping the same level of public access to court records.
—Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
The Gaviota Coast Conservancy, for example, hopes to prevent development and prioritize public access and regenerative agriculture, among other public goods.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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