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Recent Examples of locality
In some states and localities, legal representation may be required depending on the circumstances.
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Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The percentage has bounced around since then, but the bottom line is that the state has retained virtually all the revenues from the income tax hike while localities have resorted to one of the only revenue sources available to them — property taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
States and localities that don't comply with the executive order are at risk of losing federal funding.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2020, West Virginia officials invited certain Virginia localities to consider joining West Virginia amid disputes over gun and tax policies, an overture that drew attention but did not change borders.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The percentage has bounced around since then, but the bottom line is that the state has retained virtually all the revenues from the income tax hike while localities have resorted to one of the only revenue sources available to them — property taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
States and localities that don't comply with the executive order are at risk of losing federal funding.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2020, West Virginia officials invited certain Virginia localities to consider joining West Virginia amid disputes over gun and tax policies, an overture that drew attention but did not change borders.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locality
Noun
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The location is adjacent to the museum’s Great Hall.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Filming began in early May and will run through the end of July across Paris, the Île-de-France region, Val d’Oise and Normandy, with château locations and meticulous period production design.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Noun
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College will still exist as a place—or, at least, as a website or app—that employers will use to distinguish one applicant from another.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Something clicks into place, and the direction becomes clearer.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Sources indicate Gustavson has committed to building a soccer-specific venue in Las Vegas as part of the offer, with the flexibility to play at an alternate venue while the stadium process is underway.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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On a cool Wednesday night outside Wintrust Arena, the air had a different feel upon entry to the venue for the Chicago Sky’s final preseason game against the Atlanta Dream.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the drilling pads are in the buffer zone around the site, according to NDN Collective.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After that, it was towed a long way across the Qiongzhou Strait to its final site near Yangjiang.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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