the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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The consortium opened emoji submissions from the general public in 2025.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low, especially for those who are vaccinated.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, the general public learned about the wedding only when the couple decided to share a few pictures after the event.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Risk to the general public remains low, according to the CDC.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low, especially for those who are vaccinated.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, the general public learned about the wedding only when the couple decided to share a few pictures after the event.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Risk to the general public remains low, according to the CDC.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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