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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Louisiana is the first state to require the Ten Commandments in public schools since the 1980 Supreme Court ruling, and nine plaintiffs filed a lawsuit this week claiming the law violates parents’ rights.
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Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Listen to this article The governor of Louisiana just signed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Advocates for both these efforts would have liked even more resources for these programs — and told the school board as much in public testimony.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
To be sure, support varies by political or religious affiliation — with Democrats supporting the principle in much higher numbers — and depending on the specific issue, such as prayer in public schools or displays of the Ten Commandments monuments.
—Steven K. Green, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Listen to this article The governor of Louisiana just signed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Advocates for both these efforts would have liked even more resources for these programs — and told the school board as much in public testimony.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
To be sure, support varies by political or religious affiliation — with Democrats supporting the principle in much higher numbers — and depending on the specific issue, such as prayer in public schools or displays of the Ten Commandments monuments.
—Steven K. Green, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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