the public

noun

: the people of a country, state, etc.

the American public

The beach is open to the public.

The general public is in favor of the law.

Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.

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Drought watches and warnings have been declared in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with calls to the public to voluntarily reduce water use. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Prosecutors were working with the Orlando Police Department and have asked the public to submit any videos or pictures from the night of the shooting. —

Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Public records laws in many states, including Arizona, make personal information about voters and their voting habits available to the public. —

Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Together, all these reflect attempts to erode the public’s trust in elections. —

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