locals

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Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Disgruntled tourists and locals have taken to social media to vent about the disruption to fuel supplies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Electric vehicles and imported cars were abundant, she said, and more locals appeared to own cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hood County locals are relentless in their fight against the data centers, packing county meetings and town halls and voicing their fierce opposition to the facilities threatening to transform their charming, small-town community.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

They weren’t likely to be instantly suspicious of strangers, but it was small enough that everyone knew by looking at you that you weren’t one of the locals.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss