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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In recent weeks, European Union restrictions on Chinese companies taking part in public tenders for medical devices were quickly met with China imposing import curbs on such products.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Now in public electronic databases, the lakes data will enable researchers to study trends on the lakes over time.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
If his more extreme policies cause the city financial distress, capital flight, or a breakdown in public safety, any enthusiasm he’s generated thus far for progressive leadership will rapidly evaporate.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The other portions of the CIT would be in public securities.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Now in public electronic databases, the lakes data will enable researchers to study trends on the lakes over time.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
If his more extreme policies cause the city financial distress, capital flight, or a breakdown in public safety, any enthusiasm he’s generated thus far for progressive leadership will rapidly evaporate.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The other portions of the CIT would be in public securities.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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