the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Regulation cannot be left to the discretion of tech CEOs, whose incentives are not always aligned with Hollywood or the general public’s.
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Dan Neely, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
There is not enough conversation or awareness around this issue in politics or among the general public.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Concerned members of the general public should express themselves however possible.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
The holiday's proximity to the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 caused the general public to link the two and later expand the celebration to all presidents.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Dan Neely, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
There is not enough conversation or awareness around this issue in politics or among the general public.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Concerned members of the general public should express themselves however possible.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
The holiday's proximity to the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 caused the general public to link the two and later expand the celebration to all presidents.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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