the public

Example Sentences

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A trip that stops in Turkey includes an after-hours visit to the ruins in Ephesus, for a classical music concert when the site is otherwise closed to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The offenders will not qualify for early release from prison provisions and the Parole Board will assess their risk to the public when it determines when they can be set free.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The judge turned down the request, saying the public interest "is rarely served by the 'perpetuation' of 'unlawful' governmental action."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He also criticized the Fed’s recent use of “dot plots” as a way to show the public a possible path forward for interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

It was luck, and the persistence of Crandell, Mullineaux, Johnston, Malone, and those with them to persuade the public to stay as far back as it had.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone