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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Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying the child.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
As the head of CalOptima Health, Hunn has guided the public agency since 2021 through controversy over its financial practices while scoring major accomplishments in bringing health care and housing to the masses.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Beckham responded with dignified simplicity placing herself in the public lens alongside industry heavyweights like Anna Wintour.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Following its parent organization’s lead, the nonprofit’s San Diego chapter is urging the public to schedule donation appointments in a dozen cities across San Diego County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
As the head of CalOptima Health, Hunn has guided the public agency since 2021 through controversy over its financial practices while scoring major accomplishments in bringing health care and housing to the masses.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Beckham responded with dignified simplicity placing herself in the public lens alongside industry heavyweights like Anna Wintour.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Following its parent organization’s lead, the nonprofit’s San Diego chapter is urging the public to schedule donation appointments in a dozen cities across San Diego County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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