resident

Example Sentences

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Behrends, who lives nearby, said the desert hills are so quiet that some residents leave their homes unlocked, and the most excitement they see is wildlife, including rattlesnakes and wild javelina pigs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meteorologists said they expected more rain Tuesday and Wednesday, as Los Angeles officials urged residents to be careful on the roads and in areas prone to flooding.

From Los Angeles Times

“Everybody knew somebody, it seemed like, who knew somebody who was affected by it,” Heidi Montague, a Tucson resident, said of the shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Besides being costly, the projects have historically faced criticism from local residents and environmentalists.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Eugene, Ore., backlash from residents made NW Natural cancel its hydrogen blending pilot.

From Los Angeles Times