public knowledge
noun
: something that people know because it has been reported in the news
His legal problems are a matter of public knowledge.
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That may be completely false—and has largely been debunked by the mainstream media—yet, individuals will employ the complexity of the issue, and at times limited public knowledge on the issue, to conflate information falsely and misleadingly.
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
This only became public knowledge in 2017 because Der Spiegel revealed the allegations based on documents supplied by Football Leaks.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
After Abby’s wedding became public knowledge — and reignited interest in their lives — the Abby & Brittany stars began sharing more moments from the special day, as well as a few messages for their followers, on social media.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Even for art exhibitions that let people in on their planning, as Szymczyk frequently did in the form of workshops and other events, there are apparently limits to what can be public knowledge.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
This only became public knowledge in 2017 because Der Spiegel revealed the allegations based on documents supplied by Football Leaks.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
After Abby’s wedding became public knowledge — and reignited interest in their lives — the Abby & Brittany stars began sharing more moments from the special day, as well as a few messages for their followers, on social media.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Even for art exhibitions that let people in on their planning, as Szymczyk frequently did in the form of workshops and other events, there are apparently limits to what can be public knowledge.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Public knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20knowledge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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