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Recent Examples of localized
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
An additional examination indicated that this was a localized finding, at a preliminary stage of recurrent prostate cancer, the report said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
All is to say, Oceania does make a point in their excursions to offer both big ticket and more localized approaches to exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Tribune used its op-ed page in the 1970s to run opinions that countered the Tribune’s staunchly conservative views, while the Los Angeles Times opted for more localized opinions of a less intellectual bent than those found in The New York Times.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, there is still a hazardous weather outlook for the area with localized flooding set to linger, but water levels are expected to gradually recede through Thursday.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The City of San Diego’s projected $146 million budget deficit became more localized and testy as audience questions generated much of the discussion during the April 15 Pacific Beach Town Council meeting.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the active weather pattern has brought multiple waves of strong thunderstorms, keeping rain, lightning and localized damage risks in the forecast for the region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
An additional examination indicated that this was a localized finding, at a preliminary stage of recurrent prostate cancer, the report said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
All is to say, Oceania does make a point in their excursions to offer both big ticket and more localized approaches to exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Tribune used its op-ed page in the 1970s to run opinions that countered the Tribune’s staunchly conservative views, while the Los Angeles Times opted for more localized opinions of a less intellectual bent than those found in The New York Times.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, there is still a hazardous weather outlook for the area with localized flooding set to linger, but water levels are expected to gradually recede through Thursday.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The City of San Diego’s projected $146 million budget deficit became more localized and testy as audience questions generated much of the discussion during the April 15 Pacific Beach Town Council meeting.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the active weather pattern has brought multiple waves of strong thunderstorms, keeping rain, lightning and localized damage risks in the forecast for the region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localized
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Working with local police, the Secret Service conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and established a security perimeter to prevent suspicious individuals from approaching the president and other VIP attendees.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most evenings, Mohamed Ismail would sit at his local ‘ahwa, one of the small, no-frills coffee shops that are the cornerstone of social life in Cairo.—
Mirette Magdy,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Foremost for Nelson, a softball recruit for Columbia in New York, likely would be leading the Green Wave to a second straight regional title and advancing further than last year’s sectional semifinal.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The price point and its adaptability and ease of connecting to devices, has made the Vision Pro increasingly attractive for medical professionals, especially those in regional or community hospitals where budgets are tighter.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Localized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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