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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Drought watches and warnings have been declared in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with calls to the public to voluntarily reduce water use.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Prosecutors were working with the Orlando Police Department and have asked the public to submit any videos or pictures from the night of the shooting.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Public records laws in many states, including Arizona, make personal information about voters and their voting habits available to the public.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Together, all these reflect attempts to erode the public’s trust in elections.
—ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Prosecutors were working with the Orlando Police Department and have asked the public to submit any videos or pictures from the night of the shooting.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Public records laws in many states, including Arizona, make personal information about voters and their voting habits available to the public.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Together, all these reflect attempts to erode the public’s trust in elections.
—ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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