the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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How is security being guaranteed for athletes, delegations, media representatives and the general public?
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Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The second is valid business purpose — whether the deal is being made with the purpose of using the student’s NIL to promote or endorse goods and services being provided to the general public.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
The changes came after the Assisted Living Resident Commission spent months preparing the recommendations based on feedback from the general public and emergency guidelines.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
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Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The second is valid business purpose — whether the deal is being made with the purpose of using the student’s NIL to promote or endorse goods and services being provided to the general public.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026
The changes came after the Assisted Living Resident Commission spent months preparing the recommendations based on feedback from the general public and emergency guidelines.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.
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