the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2025
Hsu tells Up First that if the shutdown continues, experts believe the general public will begin to feel the economic effects in their communities.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Fighting fire with fire Security analysts have been warning companies, governments, and the general public that hackers are ramping up their attacks in the wake of the widespread adoption of AI.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2025
Hsu tells Up First that if the shutdown continues, experts believe the general public will begin to feel the economic effects in their communities.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Fighting fire with fire Security analysts have been warning companies, governments, and the general public that hackers are ramping up their attacks in the wake of the widespread adoption of AI.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the general public
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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