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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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 Who knows what's happened without public knowledge? —

Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Rafael Nadal lends support to Sinner Sinner’s run comes against the backdrop of his recent doping case that became public knowledge on August 20 – news that shocked the tennis world. —

Jill Martin, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for public knowledge

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