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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And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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