the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Administration public health officials often cite the need to restore trust in public health systems after the coronavirus pandemic, when vaccine policy and the general public health response to the deadly pandemic became a highly polarizing topic in American politics.
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Matt Brown, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Administration public health officials often cite the need to restore trust in public health systems after the coronavirus pandemic, when vaccine policy and the general public health response to the deadly pandemic became a highly polarizing topic in American politics.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
In one grim moment, Vonn, who for years was someone the general public simply could not connect with, became the Patron Saint of all middle-aged weekend warriors.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
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Matt Brown, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Administration public health officials often cite the need to restore trust in public health systems after the coronavirus pandemic, when vaccine policy and the general public health response to the deadly pandemic became a highly polarizing topic in American politics.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
In one grim moment, Vonn, who for years was someone the general public simply could not connect with, became the Patron Saint of all middle-aged weekend warriors.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the general public
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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