in public

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But that good fortune started at home with parents who put their faith in public schools, then saw that faith rewarded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

In private and in public, Huang has played down Google’s ability to meaningfully compete with his company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

On Tuesday, the vice-president said the resignation was in line with "the principle that responsibility in public management must be accompanied by results".

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

"Pakistan was very open in public in embracing its role as a mediator which certainly subjected it to certain risks, such as being viewed as the fall guy if things went downhill," Kugelman said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

“In the shower. Along with the radio. To my rubber duckies. Not out loud, not in public, not for other people. Someday, if I get ambitious, I might try the tambourine.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith