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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Chief in the public’s imagination are their historic studios in Burbank and Hollywood, where legendary films and television show have been made for generations and continue to operate year-round.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Throughout the discussion, no representative from any grocery store complained about the proposal or even met with city officials, despite their efforts, and a handful of people from the public spoke in support of a ban on plastic bags.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Governor Healey and her public safety and homeland security team need to take important steps now to prevent a terrorist attack and communicate to the public what these preventative steps are.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The start of the public mourning comes as the country's ruling clerics move forward with selecting a new leader.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Throughout the discussion, no representative from any grocery store complained about the proposal or even met with city officials, despite their efforts, and a handful of people from the public spoke in support of a ban on plastic bags.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Governor Healey and her public safety and homeland security team need to take important steps now to prevent a terrorist attack and communicate to the public what these preventative steps are.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The start of the public mourning comes as the country's ruling clerics move forward with selecting a new leader.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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