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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The biggest declines were in administrative assistance, human resources and accounting positions, typical functions in public agencies.
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Not to mention, the astronomical price for a pack of cigarettes and the fact that there’s no longer any places to smoke in public.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Swift, who is the godmother of one of Lively's children and has frequently been seen in public with her, was dragged into the suit last month.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Fisher and his family have pledged $1.1 billion toward the project, and the state of Nevada and Clark County plan to provide $380 million in public funding.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Not to mention, the astronomical price for a pack of cigarettes and the fact that there’s no longer any places to smoke in public.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Swift, who is the godmother of one of Lively's children and has frequently been seen in public with her, was dragged into the suit last month.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Fisher and his family have pledged $1.1 billion toward the project, and the state of Nevada and Clark County plan to provide $380 million in public funding.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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