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publicly

[puhb-lik-lee] / ˈpʌb lɪk li /
ADVERB
candidly
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The deal, according to people with knowledge of the trade not authorized to speak publicly, comes ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Bonta has said publicly that the states aren’t seeking a divestiture of CNN and that a sale of the news organization wouldn’t address the concerns raised in the coalition’s suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Six months after the publicly released two previously withheld ransom notes while the family renewed its plea for anyone with information to come forward.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Carolyn Sargentson said the testing would provide "a publicly accessible data set" as part of their campaign for "cleaner water".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Although she sat in the audience at the press conference, Zita didn’t answer any questions, at least publicly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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