the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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About 100 people listened to the online commission meeting, but no members of the public spoke.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Instead, the public health department and Sharp must check into each visitor and worker’s vaccination status.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The event at 16255 Rochester Court invites the public to tour three furnished models.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
The victim's mother allegedly told police that Paljusevic made vulgar comments to the body of the victim's father at the public viewing.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Instead, the public health department and Sharp must check into each visitor and worker’s vaccination status.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The event at 16255 Rochester Court invites the public to tour three furnished models.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
The victim's mother allegedly told police that Paljusevic made vulgar comments to the body of the victim's father at the public viewing.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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