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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Amin had a penchant for strutting around in public wearing a military jacket full of flashy but unmerited awards.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Stidham has yet to flinch, in public or private.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
BlackLine, despite creating no value in public markets over the last several years, reportedly rejected the approach.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Stidham has yet to flinch, in public or private.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
BlackLine, despite creating no value in public markets over the last several years, reportedly rejected the approach.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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