public knowledge
noun
: something that people know because it has been reported in the news
His legal problems are a matter of public knowledge.
Examples of public knowledge in a Sentence
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Although Peck's case has been public knowledge for years, it wasn't previously known that Bell was the alleged victim.
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USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Long before that, however, Charlotte’s Web helped broaden public knowledge about the potential medicinal uses for cannabis.
—Christine Ricciardi, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
His release came hours before his commutation became public knowledge.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024
Biden’s family tree has long been public knowledge—but until now, no one seems to have linked his great-great-grandfather Moses J. Robinette with the nation’s 16th president.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
As the relationship between Harris Construction and Hanson became public knowledge, he was forced out.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2024
Neither Bush nor Hughes has publicly issued a statement on the split, which became public knowledge just 13 months after the couple's wedding.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
Payrolls were public knowledge, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers emerged as the highest-spending teams because of their ability to create revenue with storied venues and attract free agents with a rich history and the lure of winning.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
Their romance became public knowledge in November 2022 as photos of them cozying up together surfaced.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
Long before that, however, Charlotte’s Web helped broaden public knowledge about the potential medicinal uses for cannabis.
—Christine Ricciardi, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
His release came hours before his commutation became public knowledge.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024
Biden’s family tree has long been public knowledge—but until now, no one seems to have linked his great-great-grandfather Moses J. Robinette with the nation’s 16th president.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
As the relationship between Harris Construction and Hanson became public knowledge, he was forced out.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2024
Neither Bush nor Hughes has publicly issued a statement on the split, which became public knowledge just 13 months after the couple's wedding.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
Payrolls were public knowledge, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers emerged as the highest-spending teams because of their ability to create revenue with storied venues and attract free agents with a rich history and the lure of winning.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
Their romance became public knowledge in November 2022 as photos of them cozying up together surfaced.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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“Public knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20knowledge. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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