locals

Example Sentences

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In Levy’s neighborhood, locals are divided over that new access.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income for locals in this region known for its hazelnuts, which are exported across the world.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“The big risk is that we don’t get locals and it doesn’t resonate with tourists who like the status quo.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Already, he had heard the locals refer to it as the Newsless Courier, and he had immediately adapted the bastardized version as his own.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy