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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
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Alcantara, who declined an interview request with the Miami Herald and other local media pregame Sunday, has already made one start for the Dominican Republic in the tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Amanda Abrams, thehustle.co, 13 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This year, 888 students were nominated, representing 88 local high schools, arts organizations and private arts instructors.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Alcantara, who declined an interview request with the Miami Herald and other local media pregame Sunday, has already made one start for the Dominican Republic in the tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
The money becomes capital for the organizations and earns locals a modest return.
—Amanda Abrams, thehustle.co, 13 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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Second, instability along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border complicates regional connectivity and economic integration initiatives, including projects linked to broader Central and South Asia.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another prison guard, Michael Thomas, is the one who discovered Epstein in his cell.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The healthy 6-foot-11, 240-pound Atlanta native started and scored just two points on 1-of-5 shooting with two rebounds while playing 14 minutes, all in the first half of KU’s 69-47 blowout loss to Houston in Friday’s Big 12 tournament semifinals at T-Mobile Center.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two South Florida natives have returned home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Simmons' mother, Cheryl Simmons, recalled to CBS affiliate WBNS Friday the moment uniformed officers arrived at their home to deliver the news.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Redding,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Nembhard was attending his first race, and the Mansfield resident was impressed by how the event was run.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avichay Adraee told residents in Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Burj al-Barajneh, Ghadir perimeter and Shiyah to leave the area.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Paul Kendrick, endorsed by both Croke and the district’s Democratic state senator, Sara Feigenholtz, has held leadership roles at nonprofits and the local chapter of Indivisible Chicago.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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