in public
idiom
: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place
The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
They were seen kissing in public.
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Allegations that had been whispers and rumors for decades were finally being aired in public.
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Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Gene and Betsy's bodies were discovered Feb. 26, weeks after Betsy had last been seen in public.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Yet in public, corporate America's leaders are remaining calm — and even upbeat.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Groups of young men also used water guns to chase people down in public parks and on the roads, while others danced on the streets to music blaring from speakers.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Gene and Betsy's bodies were discovered Feb. 26, weeks after Betsy had last been seen in public.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Yet in public, corporate America's leaders are remaining calm — and even upbeat.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Groups of young men also used water guns to chase people down in public parks and on the roads, while others danced on the streets to music blaring from speakers.
—Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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