nonlocal
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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But given this is a Dan Brown novel, there is powerful opposition to this idea, and a strong desire to weaponize nonlocal consciousness, especially within the corridors of a certain intelligence agency in Washington.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
Researchers found most birds killed at solar facilities were nonlocal and peaked during the migratory periods of April and September through October.
From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024
The lineup looks great, it’s a nice mixture of local and nonlocal.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023
In an experiment, we asked Miamians and people from elsewhere in the U.S. to rate local expressions such as “married with” alongside the nonlocal versions, like “married to.”
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
The new seminaries are reported to provide free tuition and living costs for nonlocal students.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022
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