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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As for organization and structure, the evidence in the Pacific Beach case showed the defendants coordinated their counter-protest on social media — both in public posts and private messages — and on encrypted but widely used messaging applications such as Signal.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
And, of course, both invite failure—often in public, with everyone watching.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Protesters have the right to gather in public forums like streets and sidewalks, but cannot block access or interfere with operations.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In all, the department Andrews oversaw awarded or recommended at least $80 million in public incentives to projects with ties to Cook’s clients.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
And, of course, both invite failure—often in public, with everyone watching.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Protesters have the right to gather in public forums like streets and sidewalks, but cannot block access or interfere with operations.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In all, the department Andrews oversaw awarded or recommended at least $80 million in public incentives to projects with ties to Cook’s clients.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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