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public

[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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“The result is deteriorating public health, increased lawlessness and a bleak environment for small businesses.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

When the positive test was announced, Kyrgios said he would step away from social media and public life for the next 28 days to "focus on getting myself right".

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Drugmakers aren’t required to tell the public when an experimental treatment turns dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

It also comes as OpenAI and rival Anthropic are both racing towards becoming public companies over the next several months, though OpenAI might not hold its IPO till sometime in 2027, according to reports.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

This is the only public pool, and it’s one of Karly’s favourite places.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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