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[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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China’s largely muted public reaction to President Trump’s Iran campaign reflects a measured effort to avoid risk while safeguarding its interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The government said the decision to refuse permission was made on the grounds that West's presence would not be conducive to the public good.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

History shows that Black Americans were not only a part of the public, but a particularly critical one.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Madison Air will offer the first opportunity for the public to invest alongside Gies, the company noted.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“No such thing as just the woods where I live. Except maybe patches in public parks, and those close at sundown.”

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




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