public life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public life
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Families bereaved by the Manchester Arena bombing say MI5 failed them and must be fully included in a new law designed to stop cover-ups in public life.
From BBC
The honours are awarded by the King, and normally given to people who have made significant achievements in public life.
From BBC
Mr. Stark is the author of “Conflict of Interest in American Public Life.”
Until then, Khaleda Zia had kept a low profile and seemed to take little interest in public life.
From BBC
In many ways, our nation’s public life seems overwhelming.
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