public land
noun
: land owned by a government
specifically
: that part of the U.S. public domain subject to sale or disposal under the homestead laws
Examples of public land in a Sentence
the management of public lands
The government will auction off 20 parcels of public land.
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After outrage over a comprehensive public land grab in the West, the sales were removed.
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The sale of public lands would cover at least 600,000 acres and up to 1.2 million acres, according to a projection from the Center for Western Priorities, a conservation group.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
As more public lands embrace co-stewardship models, places like Kasha-Katuwe offer a glimpse into a more thoughtful future — one where conservation, cultural respect and deeper visitor understanding and connection go hand in hand.
—Erin Gifford, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Don’t give away public land or money without getting real benefits in return.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The sale of public lands would cover at least 600,000 acres and up to 1.2 million acres, according to a projection from the Center for Western Priorities, a conservation group.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
As more public lands embrace co-stewardship models, places like Kasha-Katuwe offer a glimpse into a more thoughtful future — one where conservation, cultural respect and deeper visitor understanding and connection go hand in hand.
—Erin Gifford, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Don’t give away public land or money without getting real benefits in return.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for public land
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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