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in public

Idioms  
  1. Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.


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Ferguson had last seen in public at the Duchess of Kent's funeral the previous month.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

But lower profit margins, the agricultural impact of monsoons and a possible consolidation in public spending could eventually moderate GDP growth, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Still, he isn’t nearly as concerned as he once was about how he appears, or even if he appears in public.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

Here is a recap of notable comments Trump made in public remarks and on social media during half a year of war:

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

But she decided she missed being in public school with her friends and reenrolled there for eleventh grade.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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