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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Their rare outing came 10 months after they were last seen together in public.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lenhart will only be permitted in public seating areas during Seattle Sounders home matches and cannot be on or near the field of play, nor in or around the locker rooms, or tunnel.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The researchers found consistent concerns about harsh and one-sided language in public reports, inconsistent penalties, and a lack of realistic avenues to appeal.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Americans United for Separation of Church and State's website notes that students have the right to pray in public schools.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lenhart will only be permitted in public seating areas during Seattle Sounders home matches and cannot be on or near the field of play, nor in or around the locker rooms, or tunnel.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The researchers found consistent concerns about harsh and one-sided language in public reports, inconsistent penalties, and a lack of realistic avenues to appeal.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Americans United for Separation of Church and State's website notes that students have the right to pray in public schools.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in public
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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