public land
noun
an area of land owned by the government of the region or nation it is located in.
public lands
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pluralof public land.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"This is a historic victory," Laiken Jordahl, national public lands advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Federal workforce data show that agencies responsible for public lands have lost more than 27% of their workforce between September 2024 and February 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The wildland service, which is part of the US Department of the Interior, was established in January this year to streamline firefighting efforts across public lands.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“By protecting public lands, restoring ecosystems, and enforcing environmental standards, we will safeguard air, water and biodiversity for future generations,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
When they left, I rolled over on my stomach and wondered if I could get in touch with the Department of Interior and find out more about the public lands in the West.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
