the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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While professionals are commissioned year-round to carry out the cull, once a year the public is invited in on the act.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 May 2026
The Constitution gives greater weight to a defendant's rights to a fair trial than the public's right to know what's happening in a case.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Global health officials have emphasized that the public health risk remains low from hantavirus, saying human-to-human transmission is generally considered rare and that the virus does not spread in the same way as flu or Covid-19.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
With the significant treasure now secured, the museum hopes to exhibit the arm rings to the public before the summer holidays.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 May 2026
The Constitution gives greater weight to a defendant's rights to a fair trial than the public's right to know what's happening in a case.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Global health officials have emphasized that the public health risk remains low from hantavirus, saying human-to-human transmission is generally considered rare and that the virus does not spread in the same way as flu or Covid-19.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
With the significant treasure now secured, the museum hopes to exhibit the arm rings to the public before the summer holidays.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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