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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /


NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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Phillipson announced a local child safeguarding practice review in December to "learn every lesson we can to make sure that crimes like this are guarded against at every step and every stage".

From BBC

There were so many that five trucks were required to take them to the cemetery, a local journalist told AFP.

From Barron's

While the local clubs compete, they also join together in an international group to buy reinsurance for the largest claims.

From Barron's

“We believe Andres Chait has the experience and commitment necessary to keep the district moving forward,” according to a statement from GPSN, a local education advocacy group.

From Los Angeles Times

But despite the increase, she says she will still be reliant on her local food bank.

From BBC