The phrase "accept a public" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to accepting something in a public context, but as it stands, it lacks clarity and proper structure.
Example: "The committee decided to accept a public proposal for the new park design."
Alternatives: "accept a public invitation" or "accept a public offer".
Does that require them to accept a public mandate?
"Many more of our graduates would accept a public interest opportunity if it were available," Mr. Lehman said.
The local Public Security Bureau told them their would-be client had already chosen to accept a public defender, the lawyers said.
There's nothing untoward about it; it's just an indication of the multi-layered nature of a high-powered individual's commercial interests and relationships – the kind of thing that potentially becomes more complicated when you accept a public and political role such as a peerage.
To settle the matter, the board proposed that Dr. Ellis pay a $5,000 fine and accept a public reprimand and a two-year "probated suspension" of his medical license -- he could continue to practice but would be required to complete 12 hours of home ventilator training and meet other conditions.
As the grassroots movement for health care reform gains momentum, accusing these conservative Dems of being tools of the insurance companies, they will be under more scrutiny and pressure to accept a public option.
"Solicitors were telling them that if they accepted a public order offence they would avoid going to jail.
In 1943 Moore accepted a public commission to create Madonna and Child for the church of St. Matthew in Northampton.
"I was a consequence of history," he said in 2007, accepting a public service award from the U.C.L.A. alumni association.
Sharon Osbourne accepted a public apology and substantial undisclosed libel damages today over a newspaper claim that she was driving husband Ozzy "to destruction".
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich accepted a public apology and substantial libel damages at the High Court today over false newspaper allegations that he had a serious gambling problem.
