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as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
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as in citizen
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the university board met with an association representing the townies to figure out a solution to the problems created by off-campus parties
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With Richard Gere 45 Years After ‘American Gigolo’ – Cannes
The 1982 pic starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. and follows a loner who sets out to finish his Navy Officer training while dealing with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant while also finding love with a local townie.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
Dine & spa Subsequent newcomers include The Kiosk, a café that pulls in townies with an unbeatable beachfront location where diners tuck into egg-and-bacon rolls, acai bowls, and perfectly textured flat whites at picnic tables under nautical parasols.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Hamaguchi portrays the tension between the townies, especially outdoorsman Takumi (Hitoshi Omika) and his grade-school daughter Hana (Ryo Nishikawa), and the visiting urban sharpies.
—Armond White, National Review, 8 May 2024
Where to watch Magic Mike: Tubi 4. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Director Richard Linklater feared that McConaughey was too good-looking for the creepy townie who refused to grow up, but the tiny role bloomed into something special when the 22-year-old no-name stepped on the set.
—Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
Dine & spa Subsequent newcomers include The Kiosk, a café that pulls in townies with an unbeatable beachfront location where diners tuck into egg-and-bacon rolls, acai bowls, and perfectly textured flat whites at picnic tables under nautical parasols.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Hamaguchi portrays the tension between the townies, especially outdoorsman Takumi (Hitoshi Omika) and his grade-school daughter Hana (Ryo Nishikawa), and the visiting urban sharpies.
—Armond White, National Review, 8 May 2024
Where to watch Magic Mike: Tubi 4. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Director Richard Linklater feared that McConaughey was too good-looking for the creepy townie who refused to grow up, but the tiny role bloomed into something special when the 22-year-old no-name stepped on the set.
—Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
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Jones, a Charlotte native, was benched and ultimately released a few weeks later.Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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But, since joining the UFC, things haven't gone quite as smoothly for the Volgograd native.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Its citizens can visit places such as Cambodia, Maldives, Djibouti, Sri Lanka and Haiti without needing to obtain a visa.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The impact of major wars, political upheaval and climate concerns continue to play their part in the statuses and accessibility of many countries and the rights of their citizens to travel.Duncan Madden, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, over in Riverside, KCAL’s Joy Benedict was with the residents of a senior apartment complex.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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One resident told WVUEthat the new facility sparked concerns about drug use, vandalism and theft in the surrounding areas.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sure enough, the villagers uncover one of the creatures and slay it by using a stake.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Those performances are tourist events geared toward the public, as villagers march during the daytime along the town’s main road.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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After a town burns, builders come in and construct new homes, which are typically more expensive.Chris Isidore, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Good luck not wanting to stay in town and join one of their many book clubs.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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