in public
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Yes, the Foreign Ministry pushed back hard in public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
First, that drove investment in public space companies while SpaceX lingered in the private market, then sold those stocks to buy SpaceX’s newly minted shares.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
For now, Xi is careful to treat Putin with respect in public even as he seeks to extract concessions in private.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
She said her death raised questions about the security of those in public life, and that police intended to issue guidance to MPs on safety soon.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
This difference in public attitudes has important implications for reform efforts.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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