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locals

NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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A plan was hatched to find two couples to traverse Europe—trying ranch with different foods, engaging with locals and filming themselves doing both.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That’s what I did on a recent Friday afternoon, where I met locals like Kimberly Beauchaine out in the neighborhood — yes — walking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Traditional leaders and some locals wanted to burn the compromised casket.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

She won 56% of the vote in a contest that some locals describe as essentially a popularity contest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Friendly locals directed the strangers to an ancient wrought-iron gate that opened onto a courtyard built by Spanish settlers in the 1600s.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin



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