local

Example Sentences

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In fact, her immigration order declared “collaborative partnerships among local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement . . . are essential for safe communities.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A search of a local park for Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe was delayed because of "hostile" behaviour by some members of the public, an inquest has heard.

From BBC

Anna's local authority responded to her concerns and said some childrens' services offered had been extended to support adopters and adopted children.

From BBC

Aerial images broadcast by local media showed protesters filling a main square and several surrounding streets.

From Barron's

In the two weeks since Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI and local police have conducted a massive search operation involving helicopters, sniffer dogs and hundreds of officers, while taking in thousands of call-in tips.

From BBC