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public

[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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The first batches of votes include the earliest voters, who tend to be more decisive and engaged than the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Some public companies say that shows their goal is to make a quick buck by saying negative things about a vulnerable stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County public defender’s office declined to comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The British Social Attitudes survey has tracked public opinion over key issues, including university education, for decades.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Before Ferdie was a year old, his parents decided to keep him “entirely aloof from mediumship” and out of the public eye, at least until he grew up.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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