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Recent Examples of localized
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Between 2018 and 2022, more than two-thirds of cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed at a localized stage, meaning the cancer was contained to the breast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Supima cotton traditionally caters to global export markets, but domestic usage is rising as brands respond to increasing consumer and regulatory expectations for localized, traceable product.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Most places across the region can expect up to 2 inches of rain, with localized areas receiving up to 4 inches across southeast North Carolina.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Between 2018 and 2022, more than two-thirds of cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed at a localized stage, meaning the cancer was contained to the breast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Supima cotton traditionally caters to global export markets, but domestic usage is rising as brands respond to increasing consumer and regulatory expectations for localized, traceable product.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Most places across the region can expect up to 2 inches of rain, with localized areas receiving up to 4 inches across southeast North Carolina.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localized
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Hendryx also said the move would lead to more environmental destruction, more local air and water pollution from mining sites, more pollution from power plants, more harmful contributions to climate change emissions, and other negative impacts.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under the new rules, young graduates — in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM — no longer need backing from a local employer and can enjoy more flexibility in terms for entry frequency and duration of stay.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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During the festival, visitors can participate in regional cultural tours through the Freedom Journey app.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Given the riskier threat environment in East Asia due to China’s regional hegemonic ambitions and North Korea’s nuclear saber-rattling, Tokyo has little negotiating leverage.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Localized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localized. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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