public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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Just after marking his sixth month in office, Trump is facing arguably the biggest public relations crisis of his second term as his base has broken with him over the Justice Department’s refusal to release documents detailing its investigation into Epstein.
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Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The union said the district is overspending on things such as legal services, public relations and consulting.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Some 165 others were left injured, according to the armed forces public relations directorate (ISPR), many with severe burns.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed that the jet that crashed was a F-7 BGI aircraft belonging to the Air Force, per the AP.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The union said the district is overspending on things such as legal services, public relations and consulting.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Some 165 others were left injured, according to the armed forces public relations directorate (ISPR), many with severe burns.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed that the jet that crashed was a F-7 BGI aircraft belonging to the Air Force, per the AP.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for public relations
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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