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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Minnesota had restricted permits to carry handguns in public for self-defense to people age 21 or older.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis appeared for the first time in public as pope at the Basilica.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Tesla The November/December 2024 upward movement bears a certain resemblance to the Seig Heil hand gesture made in public in January by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Brittani said residents must return the dog by 4 p.m. on the day of their outing
According to the Barks and Recreation’s webpage, staff advises to not introduce shelter dog to other dogs at home or in public.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis appeared for the first time in public as pope at the Basilica.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Tesla The November/December 2024 upward movement bears a certain resemblance to the Seig Heil hand gesture made in public in January by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Brittani said residents must return the dog by 4 p.m. on the day of their outing
According to the Barks and Recreation’s webpage, staff advises to not introduce shelter dog to other dogs at home or in public.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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