in public
idiom
: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place
The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
They were seen kissing in public.
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Tinley Park officials increased security at public events following a 2023 gathering that left an officer needing hospital treatment and five youths with citations for fighting in public.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Antonia Drew Norton, founder and executive director of Asha Family Services, said the child's homicide was directly tied to the family's history of domestic violence and abuse, as documented in public records.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
For example, the EU imposed restrictions on Chinese companies taking part in public tenders for medical devices in the bloc, prompting China to respond with countermeasures.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 July 2025
What to Know About Trump and the Epstein Files
President Trump's name has surfaced repeatedly in public discussions about the Epstein case, though he has not been formally accused of any wrongdoing.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Antonia Drew Norton, founder and executive director of Asha Family Services, said the child's homicide was directly tied to the family's history of domestic violence and abuse, as documented in public records.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
For example, the EU imposed restrictions on Chinese companies taking part in public tenders for medical devices in the bloc, prompting China to respond with countermeasures.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 July 2025
What to Know About Trump and the Epstein Files
President Trump's name has surfaced repeatedly in public discussions about the Epstein case, though he has not been formally accused of any wrongdoing.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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