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public knowledge

NOUN
open secret
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After seeing Wardex’s extensive footage of alien life and the lengths they’ve gone to cover it up, Daniel is certain that all of it must be public knowledge, though even he isn’t quite sure why.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

The suit states that "despite public knowledge of ChatGPT's use by minors, including preteens, defendants have not taken steps to prevent their use of ChatGPT."

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Cases often only become public knowledge when a player has been absent from their team's playing squad for a period of time without proper explanation.

From BBC May 1, 2026

And later: Reuters published a very long story “revealing” Banksy’s real name—which, Felix will tell you, has been public knowledge since 2008.

From Slate Mar. 21, 2026

There is no set itinerary that is public knowledge.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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