local

Example Sentences

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On Friday, the sheriff’s department sought to quash rumors that there was a divide between local and federal investigators, centered around the handling of evidence and which lab it should be sent to.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who settled in populous cities, like New York and Chicago, even opened up their living rooms to serve home-cooked pasta and meals to support their local community.

From Salon

The news was met with celebration by local elected officials and community volunteers who tracked the agents’ movements on and off the base since last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

“In most U.S. counties, the cost of buying a home has pulled decisively away from what local incomes can support,” Fed researchers wrote.

From MarketWatch

Embarrassed, the local Olympic committee didn’t just withdraw its two-man team, it ended recognition for all of the island’s winter sports.

From Los Angeles Times