public life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public life
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Incendiary is certainly a word one could use to describe public sentiment toward AI, which has barged into public life with a pace and aggression unlike any of its technological predecessors.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
She added that she had remained in public life as a councillor throughout this "journey".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The prime minister is expected to scrap plans that would have given security services a blanket exemption from a law designed to prevent cover-ups in public life.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“Full participation in commerce and public life necessarily requires that law-abiding individuals can access, and freely participate in, our financial system,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Later, it helped me overcome my doubts and vulnerabilities enough to trust that if I allowed my family to live an extremely public life, we’d manage to stay safe and also happy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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