locals
Example Sentences
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Around him, staff work the phones giving debt and benefits advice to locals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, the spate of construction is worrying locals in Batam who urged authorities to prioritise their needs.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The typically sandy sections of Main Beach — where locals often gather to walk along the sand and play beach volleyball — were transformed into a sea of water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
A team of rangers is searching for the bear while officials have warned locals to be vigilant and report any sightings.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s where locals catch up with each other.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
