in public
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: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place
The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
They were seen kissing in public.
Examples of in public in a Sentence
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In her later years, Adams said she was still getting spotted in public.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The Grants Pass case began when local homeless people challenged as unconstitutional a pair of city ordinances against sleeping and camping in public parks.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Her remarkable academic journey continued with advanced degrees and a distinguished career in public health.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Trump lashed out at Bragg in public appearances and posted about Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan and Cohen on social media.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2024
In South Carolina, the share of children enrolled in public schools decreased by 7.4 percentage points.
—Catherine Allen, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Upon retiring from the Senate in January 2005, Graham had served 38 consecutive years in public office.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
In the wake of the zoo’s report and an uptick in public attention to avian welfare, New York lawmakers renewed local pushes to pass legislation for birds’ sake.
—Lauren Oster, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Or even an annoying habit like flossing your teeth in public.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The Grants Pass case began when local homeless people challenged as unconstitutional a pair of city ordinances against sleeping and camping in public parks.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Her remarkable academic journey continued with advanced degrees and a distinguished career in public health.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
Trump lashed out at Bragg in public appearances and posted about Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan and Cohen on social media.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2024
In South Carolina, the share of children enrolled in public schools decreased by 7.4 percentage points.
—Catherine Allen, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2024
Upon retiring from the Senate in January 2005, Graham had served 38 consecutive years in public office.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
In the wake of the zoo’s report and an uptick in public attention to avian welfare, New York lawmakers renewed local pushes to pass legislation for birds’ sake.
—Lauren Oster, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Or even an annoying habit like flossing your teeth in public.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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