in public
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: 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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But the owners of Nikki Beach are still fighting — in court and in public — to save their business at the city’s southern end.
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Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
When exposures may have occurred in public settings such as airports, the agency works closely with relevant authorities.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Here's the most important news in public health and environmental issues in Memphis.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Under the state’s campaign financing law, Lamont’s opponent is expected to have more than $15 million in public funds for the general election in November 2026 as the total has increased since campaign costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
When exposures may have occurred in public settings such as airports, the agency works closely with relevant authorities.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Here's the most important news in public health and environmental issues in Memphis.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Under the state’s campaign financing law, Lamont’s opponent is expected to have more than $15 million in public funds for the general election in November 2026 as the total has increased since campaign costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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