public knowledge
noun
: something that people know because it has been reported in the news
His legal problems are a matter of public knowledge.
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While the exact ownership structure isn’t public knowledge, industry experts believe Logan may own as much as 20% of the company, potentially adding hundreds of millions to his net worth if the company is valued around $3 billion.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The charges were quickly dropped, so Dunn’s arrest wasn’t public knowledge at the time.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
While its ingredients are not public knowledge, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has previously said the dye has no toxic effect.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Professional sports teams loathe when certain types of information become public knowledge.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The charges were quickly dropped, so Dunn’s arrest wasn’t public knowledge at the time.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
While its ingredients are not public knowledge, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has previously said the dye has no toxic effect.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Professional sports teams loathe when certain types of information become public knowledge.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public knowledge
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“Public knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20knowledge. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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