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in public

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  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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By attaching his name to those ranks, El-Sayed is staking out important space for Muslims in public life.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

He said he has been weighing whether to place clients in private investments, but that nearly all of the $50 million in assets for clients that he manages are in public investments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Taylor Swift is a regular and once created a run on company merchandise by wearing a Conway Recording Studios sweatshirt in public.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Losing reach can mean losing a voice in public debate and the ability to mobilise communities," they argued.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

"You'd better watch what you say in public," whispers Rudi.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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