semipublic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semipublic
Example Sentences
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Even this semipublic glimpse of Seid was rare.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2022
I’d developed a rueful affection for PoMo’s theatrical vision of urban life, scattered in far-flung semipublic environments or among glass corporate facades — a vision I hadn’t experienced as a child.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
Royal births, deaths, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings are usually semipublic affairs, with the royal family — and their emotions — on display.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2021
The facility could fall under the category of a semipublic use, said Mike Morgan, interim city planner.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2018
To many people, William was the NSA—or at least the closest the agency had to a semipublic face.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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