"has been local" is an acceptable phrase in written English.
For example, "The family has been local for generations, and it's a part of who we are."
Since the 16th century there has been local dialect literature, notably in Savoy, Fribourg, and Geneva.
There has been local opposition, in some places, which might be described as "not under my backyard".
In fact, the only hint of trouble has been local anger at an upstream dam being built in Ethiopia.
Much of the demand has been local and distributors have been trying to introduce the shrimp to the rest of the state and to New York.
It has been local support, the commitment to charity, and the contribution of volunteers that has ensured survival, and making musical trends that has ensured its great success.
The National Guard in a brave new world Sexual preaching, sexual practice And shut the door behind you Indictment city Oh, that sort of party ReprintsIt has been rather a while since Mr Galbraith himself has been local.
One significant effect has been local-authority-maintained schools converting to academy status.
10 Although initial clinical trials have been encouraging, delivery of the HF10 virus has been local-regional, and as yet, the systemic effects of this therapy have not been evaluated for breast cancer patients.
But there have been local developments too.
In the past Sunderland's sponsors have been local brewers, car dealers and online bingo companies.
I can look at that," he promised, "but I suspect that will have been local".
