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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Advocates for community violence intervention programs in Michigan say the public safety approach saves lives.
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Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Only the property owner, or someone with their permission, can plant flowers in the public right-of-way that's directly in front of their home.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
The details of the murders have been kept largely out of the public eye since the killings nearly three years ago.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
There are 10 practices open to the public, including a joint practice against Jacksonville, and there’s one practice open only to season-ticket holders.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Only the property owner, or someone with their permission, can plant flowers in the public right-of-way that's directly in front of their home.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
The details of the murders have been kept largely out of the public eye since the killings nearly three years ago.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
There are 10 practices open to the public, including a joint practice against Jacksonville, and there’s one practice open only to season-ticket holders.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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