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local

adjective as in of a community, restricted to immediate area

noun as in person deeply rooted in community

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"They have grown significantly, becoming a key local employer in our town and providing thousands of job and apprenticeship opportunities," she added.

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In the late 2000s, he and the infamous Jabber Zeus crew used revolutionary cyber-crime tech to steal directly from the bank accounts of small businesses, local authorities and even charities.

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Hospitals across Arusha are still filled with wounded protesters, according to residents and local activists said.

Aurora officials told local media on Monday that four towns have been blocked.

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Prosecutors say the attack happened at 19:02 local time when the market was very crowded with Christmas revellers – and lasted just a minute and four seconds.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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