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 doll was originally on display at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, which permanently closed to the public in 2019 after Lorraine Warren, one of the original owners, died, according to Atlas Obscura.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 May 2025
As long as the dog’s owners continue to file appeals, the Town must continue to defend its decision, which was made to safeguard the public.
—John J. Houlihan Jr, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Charged with no crime or immigration violation and posing no danger to the public, Özturk was ultimately detained for more than six weeks, until a federal appeals court intervened.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
On weekends from the spring through fall, the private event venue opens to the public.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 May 2025
As long as the dog’s owners continue to file appeals, the Town must continue to defend its decision, which was made to safeguard the public.
—John J. Houlihan Jr, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Charged with no crime or immigration violation and posing no danger to the public, Özturk was ultimately detained for more than six weeks, until a federal appeals court intervened.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
On weekends from the spring through fall, the private event venue opens to the public.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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