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Recent Examples of publicly
In an era where an artist’s stream count is publicly visible and algorithms dictate discovery, the festival’s insistence on alphabetical listing and no headliners is a quiet act of resistance.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Omar’s office pushed back on the allegations, and no evidence of immigration fraud has been publicly presented.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran previously publicly rejected the plan, countering with conditions including maintaining sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
His family ties to Hezbollah were publicly disclosed soon after the synagogue attack.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Omar’s office pushed back on the allegations, and no evidence of immigration fraud has been publicly presented.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran previously publicly rejected the plan, countering with conditions including maintaining sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
His family ties to Hezbollah were publicly disclosed soon after the synagogue attack.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicly
openly
Adverb
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After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Harvey spoke openly about the toll a career in public service can take.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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People were talking about pregaming alliances very openly this season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Publicly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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