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.
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Trump avoided any mention of that in his social media post and in public remarks later.
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Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Putting fluoride in public water supplies has been common in the United States since the 1950s, and researchers say drinking water is the main source of fluoride for Americans.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
That would include planting more trees in public spaces and encouraging the planting of free trees by expanding and increasing funding for the tree share program, the party says.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Travelers who act out drunk in public risk a fine up to €4,000 (around $4,300.64), the U.K. website states.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Putting fluoride in public water supplies has been common in the United States since the 1950s, and researchers say drinking water is the main source of fluoride for Americans.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
That would include planting more trees in public spaces and encouraging the planting of free trees by expanding and increasing funding for the tree share program, the party says.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Travelers who act out drunk in public risk a fine up to €4,000 (around $4,300.64), the U.K. website states.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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