public eye
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public eye
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Drury added that an announcement of a new product would generally generate more buzz than the first deliveries of a vehicle that’s already been in the public eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Jin’s daughter, now an American citizen, is fighting to keep her father’s struggle in the public eye.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Keeping smoke out of one individual’s lungs is a small benefit compared to keeping smoking out of the public eye.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
As a former reality TV contestant herself, Antigoni says she's looking forward to stepping into the public eye again after appearing on Love Island.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
She shared Howard’s understanding of the importance of image and cheerfully joined him in the public eye.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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