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Recent Examples of publicly
Both sides have previously publicly stated their desires to settle prior to the December trial.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The combination of these factors does not paint a picture of a band at its peak, both creatively and in terms of interpersonal dynamics (O’Brien has also been publicly vocal about his support for a free Palestine).
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
The crew members have not yet been publicly identified.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, both parties are pointing the finger at each other and doing little, at least publicly, to reopen the government.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The combination of these factors does not paint a picture of a band at its peak, both creatively and in terms of interpersonal dynamics (O’Brien has also been publicly vocal about his support for a free Palestine).
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
The crew members have not yet been publicly identified.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, both parties are pointing the finger at each other and doing little, at least publicly, to reopen the government.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicly
openly
Adverb
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In late October, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson posted a YouTube interview with Nick Fuentes, a popular white-nationalist and openly antisemitic pundit.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Minnesota coach Chris Finch senses a growing interest in the tournament for players across the league, noting guys talk openly about it.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Publicly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicly. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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