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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Video generation technology emerged in public in 2022 with Meta’s crude video of a flying Corgi wearing a red cape and sunglasses.
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The goal sounds reasonable enough: to ensure research is reproducible and reverse a decline in public trust in science and health agencies.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
There was no begging or badgering for billions in public funds.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Dad needs to leave Cleveland decision-makers alone in public and behind the scenes, and trust that his son will earn the spot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The goal sounds reasonable enough: to ensure research is reproducible and reverse a decline in public trust in science and health agencies.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
There was no begging or badgering for billions in public funds.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Dad needs to leave Cleveland decision-makers alone in public and behind the scenes, and trust that his son will earn the spot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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