PUBLIC OPINION Definition & Meaning

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public opinion

noun

the collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc., especially as a guide to action, decision, or the like.

public opinion

noun

the attitude of the public, esp as a factor in determining the actions of government

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of public opinion¹

First recorded in 1560–70

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Beyond the stock market shock, public opinion is souring on what former Vice President Mike Pence called the “largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history” in a Wednesday post to X.

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Until that changes, the left will continue losing the battle for public opinion—one podcast, one news cycle, one election at a time.

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There are better outcomes for the business that come along with organizational justice, but profit is not the key driver, resulting in a commitment that can withstand changes in public opinion.

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According to a recent public opinion survey, Weil narrowly trails Fine.

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"He stated the facts and voiced the public opinion," he added.

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