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.

Examples of in public in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Machado — who was barred from running for president — and González addressed a huge rally of their supporters in the capital, Caracas, on Tuesday, but they have not been seen in public since. —

Regina Garcia Cano, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2024 Young makes history at the same time the Republican-majority legislature routinely files bills opposed by LGBTQ groups, such as a proposal last year aiming to ban pride flags in public school classrooms. —

Adam Tamburin, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024 Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony never misses an opportunity to promote himself — at public expense, in public places. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024 State funding is directly tied to the number of students enrolled in public schools. —

Brett Davis | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in public

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