locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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However, statistics collected locally show otherwise. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025 According to Malaspina, both brands’ strategy of betting on the niche route rather than big chains operating locally hinges on their prioritizing an effective customer experience and ensuring their storytelling is delivered in the right way. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 Victor Hinojosa was a two-term student member of the District 60 Board of Education and active in other political organizations, both locally and nationally. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 Elizabeth City Location: 312 miles from Charlotte What to do: Start off your day with locally roasted coffee at Muddy Waters Coffeehouse, then pose for a shot with the murals outside before setting off to find the Coca Cola ghost sign and the Pailin’s Alley mural. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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