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Discover LudwigThe phrase "general public" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English
It refers to the population as a whole, or the majority of people in a given society. You can use "general public" when discussing a topic or issue that affects a large number of people, or when making a statement that is applicable to the majority of the population. For example: - The new healthcare policy will have a significant impact on the general public. - It is important for businesses to consider the needs and preferences of the general public when developing new products. - The government's decision to increase taxes has sparked outrage among the general public. - The museum's exhibit on climate change aims to educate the general public about the current environmental crisis. - This survey was conducted to gather the opinions of the general public on gun control laws.
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General public
noun
Those members of the public who have no special role in a specific public area, such as an airport, hospital or railway station; there will typically be restrictions on their access.
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General public license.
So did the general public.
Next comes the general public.
The general public strongly opposes cutting entitlements.
The general public is sympathetic, too.
Soon the general public was invited.
Members of general public had no credentials.
The general public seems to agree.
The general public was not invited.
The rest belonged to the general public.
With the general public?
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