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publicly

[puhb-lik-lee] / ˈpʌb lɪk li /
ADVERB
candidly
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For Dean, meanwhile, speaking publicly about his experience was ultimately about encouraging others to seek help before reaching crisis point.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The pressure may be even greater at SpaceX, where Musk stands to become the world’s first trillionaire on the IPO and isn’t shy at calling out any problems publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Trump may have now recognized this reality, telling Warsh publicly this week to “do what he wants to do” and “be independent.”

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

In the ensuing two weeks, the publicly traded index of triple-B-rated subprime mortgage bonds fell by nearly 20 percent.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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