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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Filming outside in public is generally OK, but regulations prohibit filming in the voting area.
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Sinema fell to a distant third in public polling before formally quitting the race in March.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Kardashian wore the jewelry for the first time in public at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala last weekend.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
But exchanging friendship bracelets is not only reserved for the Swifties, Travis has even been spotted sporting them in public.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Sinema fell to a distant third in public polling before formally quitting the race in March.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Kardashian wore the jewelry for the first time in public at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala last weekend.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
But exchanging friendship bracelets is not only reserved for the Swifties, Travis has even been spotted sporting them in public.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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