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public gallery

British

noun

Also called: strangers' gallery. the gallery in a chamber of Parliament reserved for members of the public who wish to listen to the proceedings

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There he sat in the public gallery, Don Corleone-esque, daring the Supreme Court to find fault with his read on birthright citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As he sat in the front row of the courtroom’s public gallery, nobody mentioned him, even though his presence loomed large.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the public gallery after the verdict was delivered, there were tears and hugs as the McNally family, who have been ever present during this trial saw their daughter's killer convicted.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Robinson and party colleague Gregory Campbell watched proceedings from the public gallery, seated three rows behind Adams.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

In the public gallery every seat had been taken, yet the courtroom suggested nothing of the carnival atmosphere sometimes found at country murder trials.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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