public affairs
plural noun
: the events, activities, etc., that a company does for the public
the director of public affairs
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Consistent with its emphasis on public affairs programming, the network also carries occasional shows about history as well as nonfiction book reviews.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Women astronauts Chris Birch and Jenni Gibbons can be seen on headset talking to the crew, while public affairs officer Leah Cheshier Mustachio hosts the YouTube live stream.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Speaking with Axios, Johnson Space Center public affairs specialist Victoria Segovia confirmed the astronauts brought along Tabasco, Cholulu, Frank’s RedHot, Heinz Hot Taco Sauce, and Sriracha.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Howard Kwong, Cascale’s senior manager of public affairs for APAC, emphasized that for sustainability efforts to be successful, policy ambition must be balanced with practical implementation pathways that reflect the day-to-day operational realities of manufacturers.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Women astronauts Chris Birch and Jenni Gibbons can be seen on headset talking to the crew, while public affairs officer Leah Cheshier Mustachio hosts the YouTube live stream.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Speaking with Axios, Johnson Space Center public affairs specialist Victoria Segovia confirmed the astronauts brought along Tabasco, Cholulu, Frank’s RedHot, Heinz Hot Taco Sauce, and Sriracha.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Howard Kwong, Cascale’s senior manager of public affairs for APAC, emphasized that for sustainability efforts to be successful, policy ambition must be balanced with practical implementation pathways that reflect the day-to-day operational realities of manufacturers.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Public affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20affairs. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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