public affairs
plural noun
: the events, activities, etc., that a company does for the public
the director of public affairs
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The sorts of voters who pay a lot of attention to politics and public affairs — the people who know who Michael Cohen is and how David Pecker figures into the hush money case — are overwhelmingly the types of people who have strongly partisan views.
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David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
This eventually led him to political activism, fighting for representation and creating opportunities in politics and public affairs.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
The foundation is distributing grants to organizations that can offer a credible response to a need presented by the collapse, including historical documentation efforts, said Becky Eisen, associate vice president of marketing and public affairs for BCF.
—Maya Lora, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
He was appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for public affairs in 1962 and, two years later, promoted to assistant secretary.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Hurtado's role as an agent was confirmed by Customs and Border Protection public affairs specialist Robert Daniels.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Frank Tramble, vice president for marketing, communications and public affairs at Duke said to PEOPLE in a statement.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
However, Elk Grove public affairs manager Kristyn Laurence said the city currently has no plans to develop a fairgrounds space for festivals or concerts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Christina Garza and Connor Hagan, both public affairs officers, are often the ones who brainstorm the names.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 May 2024
David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
This eventually led him to political activism, fighting for representation and creating opportunities in politics and public affairs.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
The foundation is distributing grants to organizations that can offer a credible response to a need presented by the collapse, including historical documentation efforts, said Becky Eisen, associate vice president of marketing and public affairs for BCF.
—Maya Lora, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
He was appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for public affairs in 1962 and, two years later, promoted to assistant secretary.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Hurtado's role as an agent was confirmed by Customs and Border Protection public affairs specialist Robert Daniels.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Frank Tramble, vice president for marketing, communications and public affairs at Duke said to PEOPLE in a statement.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
However, Elk Grove public affairs manager Kristyn Laurence said the city currently has no plans to develop a fairgrounds space for festivals or concerts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Christina Garza and Connor Hagan, both public affairs officers, are often the ones who brainstorm the names.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 May 2024
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“Public affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20affairs. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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