in public

phrase

: 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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The practice, which involves paying attention to present-moment experience with openness and awareness, is also taught in public schools and workplaces in the United States. Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 But critics say the laws burden the public’s First Amendment right to gather news and record police activity in public, creating a chilling effect. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 The announcement, made by state park officials Monday — a day before National Nude Day — drew mixed reactions from conservationists and naturists, the preferred term for people who enjoy being nude in public settings. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Litigation, in contrast, is conducted in public—so media can follow along—with testimony and evidence sometimes publicly visible. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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