townie
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The defining characteristic of a townie is coming from somewhere, and that holds true in his case.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
Since then, the former townie, to use his own word, has gained recognition for his wine-making skills and this year won the gold award for his Reserve Cuvée 2018 from British industry association WineGB.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023
There simply aren’t enough female dirtbags in cinema, so Lawrence’s Maddie Barker — Uber driver, surly bartender and pissed-off Montauk townie — is a refreshing character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
But Natalie Morales, Scott MacArthur and Zahn McClarnon as Maddie’s townie pals, who provide sardonic working class solidarity for our heroine, have some of the picture’s choicest bits.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Arnie Weinstein took to frequenting the townie bars, where he attempted to discuss Marxist theory with hostile countermen.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Production designer Craig Lathrop, a Robert Eggers regular, recreates the merciless grimness of winter in New England among its malcontent townies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
Local opinion among scientists and townies divides bitterly on how to proceed.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2022
“Alligator,” her first, explores how class, politics and money shape the lives of townies from all walks of life.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
There’s an aggressive child, a misogynistic vicar, a kind homeowner, a police officer, a barkeep, some townies and a drifter who appears to be following her.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2022
When the townies talk about her, they say: You know that's her natural color?
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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