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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However, the terms of FIFA’s hosting agreement with the Boston host committee, a non-profit group established to assist FIFA in the planning of the tournament, transfers the public security costs away from FIFA and to the committee.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her attorney, Robert Held, continued to defend her on Tuesday and argued that DHS has a history of misleading the public.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Yet the referendum result shows the public clearly wants more voice in school governance.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Park officials announced the following morning that much of the surrounding area is now open to the public.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her attorney, Robert Held, continued to defend her on Tuesday and argued that DHS has a history of misleading the public.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Yet the referendum result shows the public clearly wants more voice in school governance.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Park officials announced the following morning that much of the surrounding area is now open to the public.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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