the general public

noun

: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.

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This minimizes the risks for harmful injuries that could occur to the general public. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 June 2025 This is a partnership with the San Diego Padres. WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Ticket Information Tickets for the event will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 11. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Each successive exercise has highlighted fresh challenges surrounding response strategies, ranging from the speed at which missions could be designed and launched to how to best gather intelligence and communicate with the general public. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 June 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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