locals

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Locals accustomed to using some campus facilities complained they lost access to spaces Bhakta used for his vintage cars and spirits collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Locals are afraid to name those who have died for fear of retribution themselves.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Locals on the island say that is exactly what has happened.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Locals worry that for anyone who doesn’t get a job, the cash benefits won’t last, and land they are left with won’t be enough to farm sustainably.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Locals passing us smiled at Farmer and cheerfully said, “Bonjou, Doc mwen”—“Good morning, my Doc.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French