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in public

Idioms  

  1. Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.

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He hasn’t appeared in public since his appointment last month, fueling speculation that he was so badly injured he might not be involved in the day-to-day running of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Research shows that toilet seats often carry fewer microbes than other high-touch areas in public bathrooms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“She won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people,” Rose wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

While the rivalry persists in public perception, many believe it has been exaggerated.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Police officers volunteer to read to students in public schools.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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