in public
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: 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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The vaccine series is required for kids before entering kindergarten in public schools nationwide.
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Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Implementing these innovations in public schools would require significant investment in teacher training, curriculum development, and technology infrastructure.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In December 2022, on L.J.’s 11th birthday, the state took custody of him and his younger siblings; soon after, he was enrolled in public school.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025
Moscow is now anticipating talks aimed at rebuilding the US-Russia relationship will continue in the weeks ahead and, though nothing has been announced in public, there’s talk of a Trump-Putin summit being fast-tracked.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Implementing these innovations in public schools would require significant investment in teacher training, curriculum development, and technology infrastructure.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In December 2022, on L.J.’s 11th birthday, the state took custody of him and his younger siblings; soon after, he was enrolled in public school.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025
Moscow is now anticipating talks aimed at rebuilding the US-Russia relationship will continue in the weeks ahead and, though nothing has been announced in public, there’s talk of a Trump-Putin summit being fast-tracked.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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