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Recent Examples of localities
For longer-term impact, Congress must fund the CDC to support technical assistance to localities.
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Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
That’s largely thanks to the county’s investment in desalination, which other localities would be wise to consider.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
This has led many users to question why the newsletter was sent out to other localities or why the symbol was even doubled up in the first place.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 June 2026
For example, nothing in the bill would require localities to change their zoning and building codes to allow more apartment buildings or smaller single-family homes to be built at higher densities.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Obviously, that’s in the Constitution, that the states and the localities run the elections, and so every state has its own rules and procedures.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Red and blue states and localities are pushing back against the development of data centers in their communities because of concerns over high energy usage and water consumption, among other things.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
That’s largely thanks to the county’s investment in desalination, which other localities would be wise to consider.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
This has led many users to question why the newsletter was sent out to other localities or why the symbol was even doubled up in the first place.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 June 2026
For example, nothing in the bill would require localities to change their zoning and building codes to allow more apartment buildings or smaller single-family homes to be built at higher densities.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Obviously, that’s in the Constitution, that the states and the localities run the elections, and so every state has its own rules and procedures.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Red and blue states and localities are pushing back against the development of data centers in their communities because of concerns over high energy usage and water consumption, among other things.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
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Jimmy John's said the meal will be available at participating locations nationwide beginning June 29 through the company's app and website for a limited time.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Levy is supporting the concessions across four of the 16 World Cup venues—Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco and Atlanta—and five fan fests.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Redland rebrand Established in 2024, the Miami Redland Agritourism District allows agricultural businesses in the area to convert 5% of their parcel to venues for dining, fruit picking, family friendly activities, petting zoos, ATV riding, and other activities.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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The measure would require them to stay 500 feet from schools and places of worship, 100 feet from homes, and 1,000 feet from other dispensaries.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With sore-spot Chiron entering your 2nd House of Resources, money, time, and self-worth become places for gentle repair and stronger boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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During the 18-day excursion, students plan to attend local schools, volunteer at an orphanage, and visit sites including Victoria Falls.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This shows the dangers of using live ammunition around such sites.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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