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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
Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
From lawyers and politicians to local teachers and Imams, the sea of sit-down interviewees grows as quickly and noticeably as the number of protesters on the day itself.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
For locals, the cars are an increasingly normal aspect of city life, just like the electric scooters and bike-share racks that have popped up around the country in recent years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As of press time, prices are hovering around $4,400 per ounce, about double the price just two years ago, drawing the attention of criminal groups looking to abuse the land and the local people for considerable profit.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
From lawyers and politicians to local teachers and Imams, the sea of sit-down interviewees grows as quickly and noticeably as the number of protesters on the day itself.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
However many locals have failed to catch Olympic fever with high ticket prices and fears about traffic, security measures and crowded Metro trains dampening enthusiasm.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
For locals, the cars are an increasingly normal aspect of city life, just like the electric scooters and bike-share racks that have popped up around the country in recent years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Norris and Mike Mladenik will be the headlines, as well as regional experts who will share their expertise during seminars included with admission.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Zinc stimulates osteoblasts, or the cells responsible for building new bones.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harris is a native of Pasadena and a graduate of UC Irvine and USC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Texas native explained that the discrepancy led him to question whether ideology, rather than performance, played a role.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the first few days of operation, only 50 people per day will be allowed to cross both ways, Egypt’s state-affiliates AlQahera News reported on Monday, citing an unidentified source.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fear, anger and solidarity are colliding across Minneapolis, as residents describe a city where daily life now relies on warnings and mutual care.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The off-campus event attended by the student who died was connected to the Theta Omega chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity at Northern Arizona University, according to Flagstaff police and the fraternity administration.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arrivals could signal to weary supporters that, while everyone knows how this story will end, Wolves would at least like to make the final couple of chapters entertaining.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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