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locals

NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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Some locals who found them intimidating, however, found comfort in the community group Epping for Everyone.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

An underground nuclear reactor is coming to this Kansas town—and dividing locals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Half of the total 1 million $28 tickets were snapped up in the locals presale in April.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Outside Aldea del Fresno, on the eastern edge of the vast fires, evacuated locals lined up in cars in the hope of being allowed to returning to properties and pets.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Still, Hydesville locals tended toward belief in the spirit that had first contacted Maggie and Kate Fox.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock



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