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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Both companies are racing for the public market, with SpaceX expected to disclose its prospectus as soon as this week, ahead of what could be a record offering next month.
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Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
This shift will only happen if the public demands it.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Mountain Home police announced Sunday that the air show was canceled and warned the public to avoid traveling to the base.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
This shift will only happen if the public demands it.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Mountain Home police announced Sunday that the air show was canceled and warned the public to avoid traveling to the base.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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