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locally

adverb
lo·​cal·​ly | \ ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio) \

Definition of locally

1 : with respect to a particular place or situation
2 : nearby
3 : in the region of origin

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The levy is known locally as GAFA, an acronym for the biggest of the companies expected to be impacted by the new measure: Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple. Bernhard Warner, Fortune, "A Tale of Two Industries: Why Winemakers Are Hailing a G7 Victory and Tech Companies Are Crying Foul," 27 Aug. 2019 By 2010, the Dons were all but a thing of the past, with the last major player, Christopher Coke, known locally as Dudus, arrested and extradited to the United States after battles that resulted in the deaths of at least 73 people. Azam Ahmed, New York Times, "One Handgun, 9 Murders: How American Firearms Cause Carnage Abroad," 25 Aug. 2019 The council unanimously voted to revoke the business license of Sequel TSI, which is known locally as Three Springs. Ashley Remkus | [email protected], al, "In wake of killing and escapes, Madison revokes Three Springs business license," 14 Aug. 2019 The truth about the protectors versus government spin It is estimated that the camp area now includes 2 miles of highway along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, locally known as Saddle Road. Trisha Kehaulani Watson-sproat, Vox, "Why Native Hawaiians are fighting to protect Maunakea from a telescope," 24 July 2019 Even the putting course here, known locally as the Himalayas, is iconic. Glasgow, USA TODAY, "Glasgow, Gateway to Scotland: Explore the city’s rich golf history," 19 July 2019 For 25 years, Perrone has presided over his church, known locally as Assumption Grotto, an imposing stone edifice encircled by abandoned lots in downtown Detroit. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit priest removed by archdiocese because of 'credible' sexual abuse allegation," 7 July 2019 Crescent Real Estate is best known locally as the developer of the Ritz-Carlton Dallas Hotel and Residences and the McKinney & Olive office and retail tower in Uptown. Steve Brown, Dallas News, "Crescent Real Estate plans $4 billion in property buys with new fund," 26 June 2019 Hopkins is well-known locally in basketball circles, and his national reputation is starting to grow. Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, "Focused Friar: Bryce Hopkins has big plans as a Fenwick junior," 24 June 2019

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First Known Use of locally

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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