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a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of local
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Don’t kill it, a local volunteer warned the players.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Johnson said Georgette’s was important for locals.
—Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Police in New Albany, Indiana, Moore’s hometown, discovered the former Vikings player’s body in the garage of a local property, the outlet reported.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Don’t kill it, a local volunteer warned the players.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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Uncommon in a post-pandemic era of self-tape auditions, the open and in-person auditions attracted actors hungry for their big break and locals hoping to leave with a fun story to tell.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Johnson said Georgette’s was important for locals.
—Hank Tester, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
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The Manhattan outpost was one of at least 102 Chinese police stations operating worldwide, run by regional Chinese public security services with direct links to the United Front, according to a 2022 report by Safeguard Defenders.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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There followed a long period during which Duvall racked up credits in regional theater and off-Broadway.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The researchers found that the cells retained mechanical integrity under bending, stretching, and compression.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here are five things to know about the Louisville, Kentucky native, including the story behind the small red tattoo on her right hand.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a Charlotte native and leader within law enforcement for more than 40 years, there are several aspects of my professional career that separates me from the other candidates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Genesis Jones, 23, and Dominic Jackson, 42, were identified as the deceased victims, according to local CBS affiliate WTVR.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The strikes targeted the Pakistani Taliban – also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – and its affiliates, as well as a group associated with the Islamic State.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Boise police asked anyone with information, as well as businesses and residents that might have surveillance footage, to contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.—
Statesman Staff,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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With an independent test data set for release, the coming weeks may determine whether Donut Lab’s claims mark a genuine breakthrough or another chapter in the long and difficult quest to commercialize solid-state batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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