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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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The Bible Society says it is "frustrated and disappointed to be in this position", adding: "YouGov repeatedly assured us in private before publication, and several times in public following publication, that the results were reliable."

From BBC

Umpires are already howling about being second-guessed in public, no surprise there.

From The Wall Street Journal

She served in that position for two years, and the alleged misuse of millions of pesos in public funds is linked to that time.

From BBC

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

From BBC

Taxpayers can claim federal credits up to $1,700 for donations to scholarships, which can be used by students in public schools for services or private school tuition.

From The Wall Street Journal

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