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public

[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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“The paintings are about the smoldering tensions that underlie the American dream, so I think it’s a particularly apt moment to bring them back into the public eye.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"The public deserves answers. We urgently need to know who was responsible, how long this device was in place and whether any sensitive or classified information has been compromised."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Tesla reports 3.5 times fewer collisions on the Netherlands’ public roads.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

She would give the public “one lecture, and no more,” which would expose spirit rapping.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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