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

Examples of locally in a Sentence

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During a community walk organized locally for domestic violence awareness, Marcelle recalled Jacobi’s excitement about Christmas, FOX 45 News reported. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Snowfall is expected to total between 3 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts near the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 Major impacts are expected across the Memphis metro area, with snow accumulations between 4-6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2025.

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