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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
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In Europe, city centers geared towards mass tourism have left locals (and also some visitors) wondering what’s on offer for them downtown.
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Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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The South Side Street Fest added additional metal detectors and ID scanners, plus a dedicated line for locals, to help people get in faster after long lines were reported for the event's first outing last weekend.
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Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In Europe, city centers geared towards mass tourism have left locals (and also some visitors) wondering what’s on offer for them downtown.
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Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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The regional sales tax proposal would generate about $1 billion a year for multiple Bay Area transit agencies.
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Devon Oddy was diagnosed with B-cell ALL at 6-years-old, Brendan McGeown was diagnosed with the same at 14 and 17, Shaina Neiman was diagnosed with stage 3 neuroblastoma at 6 and Angeliki Pelehrinis was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 19.
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Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain cancer that starts in cells called astrocytes, which support nerve cells.
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The native of Georgia who now calls KC home closed with his own round of 65 to claim runner-up honors just one stroke back.
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The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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On Saturday, smoke drifted farther inland, with some residents reporting ash falling onto vehicles and property.
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Now, after beginning a new chapter with the Red Sox, Suarez has found himself back in the spotlight for both his performance and his potential return to his former home for a special event later this summer.
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His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career.
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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