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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Moscow, Idaho, was overwhelmed by the gravity of his heinous crimes and the public scrutiny that came with it. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 Travellers Rest is Nashville's oldest home Nashville’s historic Travellers Rest endured war and other challenges to become the oldest home open to the public, according to Executive Director Katie O'Bryan. Alessia Sandala, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025 Anyone who suspects fraud or abuse in the public healthcare system is asked to contact the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney at 860-258-5986. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025 The bottom line is this: If state universities are going to open up the public vault to pay their athletes, then the public has a right to see the ledger. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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