public knowledge
noun
: something that people know because it has been reported in the news
His legal problems are a matter of public knowledge.
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Actors Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo star in the movie as characters involved in alien contact and how that information becomes public knowledge.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 May 2026
The mayor’s lobbying on behalf of his brother is public knowledge.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The book contains details of Panettiere’s life, some of it public knowledge due to her time in the spotlight.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
That was before arrests in the case were even announced, and Wednesday was his first court appearance since his role became public knowledge.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 May 2026
The mayor’s lobbying on behalf of his brother is public knowledge.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The book contains details of Panettiere’s life, some of it public knowledge due to her time in the spotlight.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
That was before arrests in the case were even announced, and Wednesday was his first court appearance since his role became public knowledge.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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“Public knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20knowledge. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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