"local" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- They belonged to the local gentry but lived in poverty.
- Throughout a long, difficult war, the local gentry remained firmly in control.
- She went into service with one of the local gentry.
- Much of the property was sold on, mostly to local gentry.
- The local gentry moved out of the growing towns which filled with the working classes.
- He was supported by most of the local gentry but had little support among others eligible to vote.
- The local gentry continued to hear rumors and to pay court.
- His family were members of the local gentry, or principal&.
- He was therefore required to ask the local gentry instead.
- The race has changed in that it is no longer just the local gentry who take part.
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