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localized

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Recent Examples of localized Those school resource officers cover multiple schools in localized areas, according to the district’s social media posts. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 Along with the four airframes, the container also holds integrated communications gear, localized power systems, and aircraft sustainment/maintenance equipment. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 That being said, the 5-year survival rate for localized non-small cell lung cancer is 67%, according to the American Cancer Society. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 Parts of this are relatively localized radar towers and ground systems. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 This may lead to difficult driving conditions as visibilities will be reduced down to 1/4 mile or less in localized areas. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The cancer was discovered after routine medical examinations revealed a small, localized nodule in his lung. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Andrew Orrison, a weather service meteorologist, said localized flash flooding was still a risk for the region Monday. — Jaimie Ding, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 Huntington Beach High surf battered parts of Huntington Beach, resulting in localized flooding on streets in the Sunset Beach area. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens last month to avoid foreign travel and buying gold, to ease the pressure on the local currency.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Thanks in part to the unique London arrangement, the team’s local revenue ranked 25th.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
The broader Spanish presence also includes independent stands from Atresmedia Sales, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Movistar Plus International, RTVE Commercial and The Mediapro Studio, alongside regional umbrellas Basque Audiovisual and Catalan Films.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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