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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At the very least, the public is entitled to a completion of the criminal process — from indictment to appellate review — before the election.
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Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
And the public education efforts appear to be paying off.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
The event was open to the public, but on the guest list was a list of cool girls in Paris for all the festivities.
—Sam Sussman, Vogue, 22 June 2024
Attorney General Brown and his Independent Investigations Division, which is obligated to investigate and keep track of all such incidents, ought to be doing a better job of keeping the public informed of exactly what is happening.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
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Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
And the public education efforts appear to be paying off.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
The event was open to the public, but on the guest list was a list of cool girls in Paris for all the festivities.
—Sam Sussman, Vogue, 22 June 2024
Attorney General Brown and his Independent Investigations Division, which is obligated to investigate and keep track of all such incidents, ought to be doing a better job of keeping the public informed of exactly what is happening.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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