homesick

Example Sentences

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When I first made the big decision to leave behind my hometown suburb of Washington, D.C., and move to New York City, I never anticipated ever feeling homesick.

From Salon

He was homesick, but he wanted her to know he was OK.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan was to demoralize war-weary, homesick troops scattered around the Pacific theater.

From Los Angeles Times

And one homesick, heartbroken governess, lost in the middle of it all!

From Literature

Even so, on this particular autumn morning, Penelope found herself feeling rather homesick for her alma mater.

From Literature