homecoming
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Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic in 'historic homecoming'
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
His longing for homecoming and the care of his mother seem like recognizably human instincts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Celyn Jones said it was like a "homecoming" and a "culture moment" taking part in the film adaptation of the Dylan Thomas short story.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The “Odyssey” may be a thrilling Greek tale of homecoming by sea, but the true story of a Greek homecoming by land—even without witches and monsters—offers other delights to readers of ancient history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Every year Mom, Dad, Thomas, and I would celebrate Fig’s birthday with a specially made cake from Heavenly Treats Bakery, while watching the video Dad had recorded of Fig’s homecoming six years ago.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
All were embarking on the hardest of homecomings, beginning all over again - with almost nothing.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Twenty captives were crossing over Israel’s border to jubilant homecomings, but Bipin wasn’t among them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
So, yes, to your earlier point, these last few visits to L.A. have been somewhat charged homecomings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
The Wildcats faced four opposing homecomings this season, dropping decisions at Alabama A&M, Tennessee State and Prairie View A&M while spoiling Mississippi Valley State’s homecoming two weeks ago.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
Ben awoke and heard the unsteady voice of his father raised in a song that in the history of late-night homecomings was a traditional chant of warning.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
