in public

Example Sentences

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Mahan said he learned as a startup leader and a classroom teacher that metrics matter — that “when we take our precious tax dollars and invest them in public services, we should measure our performance.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Shivon Zilis -- the mother of four of Musk's children -- is a woman in the shadows, rarely appearing in public.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

They have little legal recourse as photography in public is broadly considered legal.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The party is also calling for higher investments in public services and social welfare and criticizing past tax cuts for the wealthy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

This difference in public attitudes has important implications for reform efforts.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander