in public

Example Sentences

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Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba has yet to be seen in public since being named supreme leader, but has his own widely-used X and Telegram channels.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

There has been frequent private speculation about the state of Biya's health, but openly discussing it is taboo and he has always defied rumours of his death by appearing in public after long absences.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Meta’s strategy to start with a design that consumers are already comfortable wearing in public appears to be part of its success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Shear, with a resting face that seems halfway to panic attack, plays Sam, whose free-floating anxiety is enough to make him faint in public after getting laid off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

After a very long life spent in public, the Mona Lisa was living out her days in private.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day