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homegrown

[hohm-grohn] / ˈhoʊmˈgroʊn /
ADJECTIVE
grown at home
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The United Kingdom’s Sovereign AI Fund, which plans to invest $675 million in homegrown startups, was also listed as an investor in the round.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Xi’s “fortress China” strategy involved spending hundreds of billions of dollars to boost homegrown technologies and reduce China’s need for American products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Minasian said he’ll put his faith in four homegrown starters: José Soriano, Reid Detmers, Jack Kochanowicz and Walbert Ureña.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

North Korea has welcomed foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I grabbed my knitting bag and got out of there before she could think of some other homegrown skill for me to learn.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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