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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After battling Bukele in public and her own embassy in private, Manes announced a pause in diplomatic relations and left El Salvador in late 2021.
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The legal battle stems from the city’s 2024 amendment to its street vendor ordinance that sought to clarify what types of activities qualify for free-speech protections in public spaces.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
This includes classroom activities, virtual and in-person field trips, and first-time experiences in public lands for students within communities who’ve historically lacked access.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Reportedly, the King isn’t looking to completely banish his brother, just make sure he isn’t seen in public with the family, according to a family friend.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The legal battle stems from the city’s 2024 amendment to its street vendor ordinance that sought to clarify what types of activities qualify for free-speech protections in public spaces.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
This includes classroom activities, virtual and in-person field trips, and first-time experiences in public lands for students within communities who’ve historically lacked access.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Reportedly, the King isn’t looking to completely banish his brother, just make sure he isn’t seen in public with the family, according to a family friend.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 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 3 Oct. 2025.
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