the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The zoo, which opened in 1972, houses and breeds threatened or endangered species, according to its website, with the aim to educate students and the general public about them.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Studies have found that newspaper op-eds can change the minds of the general public and that messages from political elites can measurably shift public opinion.
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Rob Henderson,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The zoo, which opened in 1972, houses and breeds threatened or endangered species, according to its website, with the aim to educate students and the general public about them.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Studies have found that newspaper op-eds can change the minds of the general public and that messages from political elites can measurably shift public opinion.
—
Rob Henderson,
Washington Post,
21 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.
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