local

Example Sentences

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Shona Robison, who was the finance and local government secretary at the time of the announcement, said the funding would "enable businesses to access financial help quickly while ensuring support reaches those most in need."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The organization, as much as it can be called one, is bottom-up, nimble and local.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

All of these factors play an important role in shaping local climate policies and responses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Lebanese state media later reported that Israel destroyed one bridge in the region, and local media said that a second bridge was also hit.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Not a local call, but if someone wanted to reach me at Central, it wouldn’t be impossible for them to come and call from Washington.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse