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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The popular brainteaser has built a large fan base since its release to the public in June 2023 by The New York Times.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Studies paid for by taxpayers belong to the public.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
General on-sale tickets will become available to the public at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 21 through SeatGeek.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
According to the latest data from July of last year to November, the state of Maryland took in $242 million in unclaimed funds and only returned $53 million, or just 22%, to the public.
—Scott Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Studies paid for by taxpayers belong to the public.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
General on-sale tickets will become available to the public at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 21 through SeatGeek.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
According to the latest data from July of last year to November, the state of Maryland took in $242 million in unclaimed funds and only returned $53 million, or just 22%, to the public.
—Scott Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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