public life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public life
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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That selloff is in stark contrast to how Circle started its public life on June 5, 2025, when it closed its first day 168.5% above its IPO price, then tripled before peaking at $263.45 on June 23.
From MarketWatch
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said "all of us in public life need to give space" to the police investigation to be carried out.
From BBC
As Andrew withdrew from public life, so the Palace withdrew from representing him.
From BBC
His retreat from public life became even more complete after his 2022 settlement with his accuser Virginia Giuffre.
From BBC
The old opera houses, places like La Fenice and Milan’s La Scala, have long played an outsize role in public life.
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