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Recent Examples of localities
Since then, several states and hundreds of localities have passed such laws.
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Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal government has, so far, largely left it to states or localities to regulate data centers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Before this maneuver, localities would have shared in the modestly higher income-tax revenues the state is collecting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal government has, so far, largely left it to states or localities to regulate data centers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Before this maneuver, localities would have shared in the modestly higher income-tax revenues the state is collecting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
Noun
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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My top two venues are the Hollywood Bowl and probably Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado for the same reason.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Due to Holy Week, people in Venezuela are not working, and many places are closed, according to Perez.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In past labor actions, the district has continued providing meals at select sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Home to over 1,000 Buddhist statues, the Sanjusangendo Temple draws far fewer crowds than some of the more popular temple sites.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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