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locals

NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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He gave shout-outs to union locals at campaign events and has credited his father’s union construction job for giving his family of six access to healthcare while he was growing up in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

He also suggested the community's response to the incident was an example for others to follow, after locals rallied around to support those fighting the flames.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

It carries shopping traffic, people traveling to and from work, locals accessing schools and other travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The two clergy agree that many locals view their respective communities as "a refuge" against life in an area with poverty rates far above the national average.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

But she didn’t really hate the locals for pushing her away.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan


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