homely
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Jenny Nimmo, the head of inclusion at East Midlands Academy Trust, which runs Prince William Academy, says the unit will have more "homely" classrooms and on-site mental health provision.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
“This genre is a very interesting merge of something that is extremely homely, extremely intimate and private. Then one thinks, how do you take that onstage?”
From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2024
Ms Milne said: "Nowhere do you feel the site or budget was restricted. It feels luxurious, homely, deeply private and relaxing."
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023
They have their points, but none improves on the homely originals.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023
James leaned forward and read out loud: “‘For the most wild yet most homely narrative—He looked at Emily, his mouth hanging open.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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