the public

Example Sentences

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“We’re educating the public on what these terms are, what they mean, and what to look for,” said Los Angeles police officer Brandon Pon of the West Traffic Division.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Police Scotland said three members of the public were injured during the disorder in Glasgow.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Mythos is Anthropic’s most capable model, which has not been made available to the public due to concerns that security firms may not be able to handle the threats it poses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The opportunity is now for the public to show that it prefers non-idiocy in the media outlets it patronizes and is willing to pay for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Sam was at the public library with his sister and his mother late one afternoon.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry