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local

[loh-kuhl] / ˈloʊ kəl /


NOUN
person deeply rooted in community
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Despite opposition from local residents, the airport was given government permission in 2024 to increase passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million passengers a year.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In Mindanao's Davao City, a local disaster official said only that authorities were monitoring the situation and would post updates on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Guerrillas receive funds for weapons and other resources from local families, social organizations, even the Jesuits.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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