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.
Examples of in public in a Sentence
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Upon retiring from the Senate in January 2005, Graham had served 38 consecutive years in public office.
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David Smiley, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
In the wake of the zoo’s report and an uptick in public attention to avian welfare, New York lawmakers renewed local pushes to pass legislation for birds’ sake.
—Lauren Oster, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Or even an annoying habit like flossing your teeth in public.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with his impact in public affairs, Christensen left a legacy of enduring friendships in newsrooms around the country.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
These findings among teachers arrive as a subtle but detectable change in public perspective on who is responsible when a student fires a gun at school has begun to emerge.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Men will then have to carry their registration documents with them in public.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
And a lawsuit filed in federal court in Delaware last month accused Uber’s leadership of misrepresenting the safety of its services in public filings and advertisements.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Apr. 2024
Just two days later, without prompting, J. Cole apologized profusely in public.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
David Smiley, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
In the wake of the zoo’s report and an uptick in public attention to avian welfare, New York lawmakers renewed local pushes to pass legislation for birds’ sake.
—Lauren Oster, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Or even an annoying habit like flossing your teeth in public.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Along with his impact in public affairs, Christensen left a legacy of enduring friendships in newsrooms around the country.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
These findings among teachers arrive as a subtle but detectable change in public perspective on who is responsible when a student fires a gun at school has begun to emerge.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Men will then have to carry their registration documents with them in public.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
And a lawsuit filed in federal court in Delaware last month accused Uber’s leadership of misrepresenting the safety of its services in public filings and advertisements.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Apr. 2024
Just two days later, without prompting, J. Cole apologized profusely in public.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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