public land
Example Sentences
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That 1971 law declared wild horses and burros “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and made it illegal to harass, capture or kill them on public land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The pool is a free, major tourist destination on public land in the nation’s capital, and the administration couldn’t hide it.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
If nests are found on private land, residents should contact the Forestry Commission, and the Neighbourhood Team in Woking if on public land, a council spokesperson said.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Microsoft and other companies have faced allegations from residents in an Indian court that they illegally occupied public land at a data-center site under construction outside Hyderabad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
“We tracked both sides of the public land along Squaretail Brook, all the way down that hillside to where it runs into the Beal River.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
