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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.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Many disillusioned locals, weary after weeks of power cuts, which causes food to rot, shrugged off the reforms as too little, too late.
—CBS News, 19 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.
—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.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Noun
But whatever the case, there will be a packed house tonight of Valley locals who want to show what the project means to them.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Many disillusioned locals, weary after weeks of power cuts, which causes food to rot, shrugged off the reforms as too little, too late.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Adjective
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Urban and regional planners Planners oversee the growth and development of towns and cities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Private-jet travel with a choice of formats, from regional jaunts to multi-continent itineraries, gives Abercrombie & Kent an edge over the competition.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Cleavotta Morgan said her son, Daejon Morgan, called her every day from his cell at Men’s Central Jail.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Traditional robotic work cells often require complete shutdowns when workers enter restricted areas, creating downtime that can accumulate across large manufacturing operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The two were natives of Jamaica and knew each other from the neighborhood.—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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As a fifth-generation real estate professional and a fourth-generation Laguna Beach native, Stanaland views the sale as a natural progression.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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On Saturday, smoke drifted farther inland, with some residents reporting ash falling onto vehicles and property.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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