public life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public life
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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He brought that flair, tailored clothing and a taste for provocation into public life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Lenny was at Patti’s side until she bowed out of public life and rejoined her when she returned — but he’s never sat still.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
In other words, those most skilled in prosecuting what public life in a democracy is all about: being able to articulate, with clarity and conviction, what they stand for.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She disagreed with those who say scrutiny is the price of admission for being in public life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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