public interest
Example Sentences
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However, the court said the case touched on matters of public interest and should continue to play out.
There needs to be a public interest threshold.
From BBC
News editors will be weighing up whether the public interest in showing the images outweighs any infringement of an individual's privacy.
From BBC
“These actions highlight the risks of media consolidation and underscore the urgent need for regulators and the company to prioritize the public interest and the professionals who serve it.”
From Los Angeles Times
She could not escape public interest in her life or the pain of missing Elisha.
From Literature
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