the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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For Redondo, part of that is making sure their role is recognized by policymakers, providers, organizations, and the general public.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Not only is the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station walking distance from FAT Village, the site’s taller building also includes a parking garage meant for residents, employees and the general public to use.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Live returned last night after a week-long suspension, much to the delight of the general public.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
There are no special recommendations for the general public outside the regions where Ebola virus is present.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Not only is the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station walking distance from FAT Village, the site’s taller building also includes a parking garage meant for residents, employees and the general public to use.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Live returned last night after a week-long suspension, much to the delight of the general public.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
There are no special recommendations for the general public outside the regions where Ebola virus is present.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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