public life

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The opprobrium that ensued in the course of a shamelessly one-sided trial shredded their reputations, cost them their jobs and led to an incurable banishment from public life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Mr. Trump took by far the biggest risk of his public life when he approved Operation Epic Fury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said "all of us in public life need to give space" to the police investigation to be carried out.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

As Andrew withdrew from public life, so the Palace withdrew from representing him.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

With excessive care they continue today to note the difference between private and public life.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez