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publicly

[puhb-lik-lee] / ˈpʌb lɪk li /
ADVERB
candidly
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“It covers only discounts offered ‘on equal terms’ to all members under publicly disclosed conditions, effectively prohibiting personalization within loyalty programs,” Chamber of Progress wrote in a letter of opposition to Colorado’s legislature.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Hong Kong and Macau were once the only places in China where people could publicly mourn Beijing's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Ukraine has not publicly commented on the latest drone strikes in the Moscow region.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

A somewhat different situation is that of two authors who must publicly review each other’s book.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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