hometown

Example Sentences

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Hometown names stepped up to defend the burg by posting photos of clean streets, manicured parks and humming community events.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Hometown companies like Henredon Furniture and Drexel Heritage got swept up in corporate takeovers and others fell into bankruptcy, leaving plants empty and unused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Referring to Parton as "the queen," Halsey reveals that the track "Hometown" was inspired by the country star's influence on music and on Halsey herself.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

His biggest album was 1985's Born In The USA, which sold 15 million copies in the US and 30 million worldwide and spawned hit singles like Glory Days, I'm On Fire and My Hometown.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

And just like that, the Hometown Heroes were tied for first place.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein