locals

Example Sentences

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The theft happened in April, and after Judith put an appeal on Facebook with images of the vehicles, locals spotted them outside a pub.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Husband noted that in Mexico, locals on average salaries would be unable to afford tickets to see the games, and praised Canada's efforts to curb sky-high ticket resale costs.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In meetings with influential locals, Bargatze has been pitching Nateland in part as an alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Many locals are frustrated to be watching the world's biggest footballing competition from the sidelines.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I was enchanted by the city, the warm tropical air, the diverse faces of the locals, the bright pastel colors covering many of the buildings, the swaying palm trees that flanked the streets.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad