the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Public bathrooms Starbucks’ move is a reversal of its on-and-off relationship offering bathroom access to the general public.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Tickets will then go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The bird flu virus that killed 20 big cats in Washington and a pet cat in Oregon and is circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, experts say.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Tickets will then go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The bird flu virus that killed 20 big cats in Washington and a pet cat in Oregon and is circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, experts say.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the general public
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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