public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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Atkins has been accepted at Ball State University and hopes to study public relations.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The 44-year-old Mets public relations executive died on March 4, 2016.
—New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
In years past, the releases were written by public relations folks hoping to get a plug for their client or product.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Melanie Fish, vice president of global public relations at Expedia, agreed.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The 44-year-old Mets public relations executive died on March 4, 2016.
—New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
In years past, the releases were written by public relations folks hoping to get a plug for their client or product.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Melanie Fish, vice president of global public relations at Expedia, agreed.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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