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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /


NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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She said some of those involved were not local and blamed misinformation linking the case to asylum seekers or immigrants.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

SK Hynix gave up initial gains to close up 0.2% in local trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The probe is still in its early phases but people familiar with the investigation expect civil investigation demands to be issued to sports leagues, TV networks and local station owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The most eye-catching provision is the 30% local value-added rule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

I’d taken him for a local police inspector.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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