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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The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
No one from the public spoke in favor of the bill at the subcommittee.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Now Kanamaru is joining the Wrangler brand at the first Wrangler Archives Gallery exhibition, where some of his most historic pieces, along with selections from the company’s archives, will be on display to the public during a pop-up on Mott Street in New York’s NoLIta neighborhood.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
As officials continue to investigate and search for Nancy Guthrie, Walsh emphasizes the important role the public can play in missing persons cases when every second counts.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
No one from the public spoke in favor of the bill at the subcommittee.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Now Kanamaru is joining the Wrangler brand at the first Wrangler Archives Gallery exhibition, where some of his most historic pieces, along with selections from the company’s archives, will be on display to the public during a pop-up on Mott Street in New York’s NoLIta neighborhood.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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