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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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Muhammad, 58, lives in Stockton and has been active for several years in violence reduction efforts locally. Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025 To reinforce the sense of home, Flynn and his team filled the space with antiques, locally sourced art and even nostalgic touches like a swinging café door between the dining room and kitchen, echoing the feel of a classic sitcom set. Evan Moore december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025 For him, that means Swiss beef and locally raised meats. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025 At Six Senses Gangtey, the food is locally sourced, the staff are from nearby villages, and your visit supports Bhutan’s model of high-value, low-impact travel. Kristin Winkaffe, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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