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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Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
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Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Police said assistance from the public could help bring him home safely.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Other departments have shared such images with the public sooner.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Council considers budget for new prosecution office, parking Simison said his third priority was implementing the public-safety levy that voters passed in November 2025.
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Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
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Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Police said assistance from the public could help bring him home safely.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Other departments have shared such images with the public sooner.
—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Council considers budget for new prosecution office, parking Simison said his third priority was implementing the public-safety levy that voters passed in November 2025.
—
Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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