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Recent Examples of localities
Since then, several states and hundreds of localities have passed such laws.
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Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal government has, so far, largely left it to states or localities to regulate data centers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Before this maneuver, localities would have shared in the modestly higher income-tax revenues the state is collecting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal government has, so far, largely left it to states or localities to regulate data centers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Before this maneuver, localities would have shared in the modestly higher income-tax revenues the state is collecting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
Noun
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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O’Connor said that beyond revenue, development could drive attendance toward other venues on the fairgrounds.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Building in the parking lots and properties around Honda Center, OCVibe will bring dozens of restaurants, new performance venues, outdoor spaces, hundreds of apartments and a hotel in what its developers are promising to become a downtown for Orange County.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Israel, loud explosions filled the air in Tel Aviv and emergency crews responded to nearly a dozen impact sites.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In all, Beckham, with various partnership groups, explored more than 20 sites.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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