in public
idiom
: 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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In 2027, Texas should prioritize a comprehensive reinvestment in public education, from early childhood through higher education, grounded in equity, constitutional principles, and long-term economic sustainability.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Your right to free speech is strongest in public spaces, such as streets, sidewalks and parks.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
The city chose California artist Timothy Robert Smith, who has painted murals in public places such as skate parks and underpasses and was paid $50,000 for the Fort Lauderdale project.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Many states closed schools for months or longer even when evidence showed most children weren’t at high risk for COVID-19 — damaging the trust that many had in public health and government officials.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Your right to free speech is strongest in public spaces, such as streets, sidewalks and parks.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
The city chose California artist Timothy Robert Smith, who has painted murals in public places such as skate parks and underpasses and was paid $50,000 for the Fort Lauderdale project.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Many states closed schools for months or longer even when evidence showed most children weren’t at high risk for COVID-19 — damaging the trust that many had in public health and government officials.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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