public sale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public sale
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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And since 80% of forest fires are human-caused, closing old logging roads to public travel and improving fire education among the recreating public is preferable to more road incisions.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023
The rise will affect public travel on Metro, Glider, NI Railways, Enterprise, Goldliner and Ulsterbus services.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023
No wonder bus service from DC to NYC is rapidly becoming the most useful means of public travel to and from!
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2017
The Supreme Court says the alley was maintained for public travel and qualified as a roadway, therefore trumping the part of the law on alleys.
From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2016
The primary use of the car track is for public travel, not for watering horses.
From Practical Argumentation by Pattee, George K.
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