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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And now, there’s also a spread in how teams are distributing their games locally. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Mubadala Bio signed a deal with US drugmaker Eli Lilly during the Future Health Summit in the UAE capital this week to package and distribute GLP-1 drugs locally. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The meals here strike a strong balance between comforting and elevated, and all ingredients are locally sourced. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 And even locally, there’s a distinct difference between this season and last season, when the Magic had just traded for Desmond Bane and fans were giddy about the possibilities of a young, ascending team. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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