the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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The Ontario County Public Health Department said there was no risk to the general public.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The risk to the general public remains low, the agency said in a press conference on Monday.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
The takeaway for the general public, which relies on research to stay informed, is due diligence.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tickets will go on sale for the general public on May 21.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The risk to the general public remains low, the agency said in a press conference on Monday.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
The takeaway for the general public, which relies on research to stay informed, is due diligence.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Tickets will go on sale for the general public on May 21.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the general public
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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