Public is widley recognized as a singular word.
Thus you get:
The public opinion...
The public bathroom...
The public does not...
Does not = doesn't
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Member of the OHF and Diamond Ranger of the ALSB
(secretarial position)
Father of the
wicked but cute child known as
MaryBeth
Padre de una niña
bien traviosa pero guapa
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Aisukuríimu ga tabetái desu.