in public

idiom

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Now the document of Talking Heads at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre is available at home for anyone who may have been too shy to let loose in public. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 On a smaller scale, merchants and others would sacrifice slaves in public to increase their social status. Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024 The company says rising violence in parts of the world has prompted governments to enact stricter laws about what types of blades people can carry in public. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 9 May 2024 Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex… Read More Read More On: Historical Design New York City Real Estate Like this article? Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 The attack has left some residents with mounting frustrations toward unleashed dogs in public. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024 Like the Rays, all of the projects come with millions of dollars in public funding that usually draws opposition. Curt Anderson, Fortune, 8 May 2024 In her later years, Adams said she was still getting spotted in public. 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

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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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