adverb
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in a public manner; without concealment; openly
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in the name or with the consent of the public
Etymology
Origin of publicly
Example Sentences
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No charges have been announced, and investigators have not publicly established that Markle Sr. possessed the alleged material.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
Sources close to the Sussexes said Meghan could not speak publicly about the allegations when she first learned of them, in order to avoid jeopardising any future investigation.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Since 2021, U.S. publicly traded companies have repriced options around 220 times, VerityData found, many of them small and microcap biotechnology companies with volatile shares and long strategic horizons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission requires a company to publicly file its prospectus at least 15 days before it launches a roadshow.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Its leaders founded a black college—which became the first publicly supported liberal arts college for blacks in the United States.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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