public life

Example Sentences

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If anyone still in public life knows how much freight that phrase carries, it would be him.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The remarks, Powell’s first since he moved from Fed chair back to governor one week ago, hint at why he stayed on the board rather than leave public life as departing chairs traditionally do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But just months after his capture in a stunning raid by US special forces, the interim government is gradually erasing Maduro's visage from public life.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The ex-MP - now a member of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, which aims to uphold standards in UK public life - told The Times that "selecting such a candidate undermines trust in politics".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They never are tempted to believe that public life can also be intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez