the general public

noun

: all the people of an area, country, etc.

The park is open to the general public.

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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public. —

Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 On its website, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged cats' susceptibility to bird flu, while maintaining that the risk to the general public remains low. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 They are closed to the general public this weekend. —

Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 Disneyland will offer two ways to get on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when the new water ride officially opens to the general public — either by joining the free virtual queue or by paying for the Lightning Lane line-cutting service. —

Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the general public

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