locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

Examples of locally in a Sentence

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Rural Republicans For voters in many parts of the country, the debate over AI policy has played out locally as a debate over the massive data centers required to power the technology. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Primary hazards include damaging wind gusts, locally heavy rainfall and frequent lightning strikes, with hail and a brief tornado or waterspout also possible. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Rouil said if high ozone events are predicted, they could be mitigated locally by reducing industrial emissions of volatile organic compounds or by limiting vehicles on the road. Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 His wife was known locally as an accomplished artist. Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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