hometown

Example Sentences

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Lynsey Austin typically serves clients that come from her hometown of Wrexham, but said she was shocked when she received a call from the Fury family two weeks before their big day.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Marilyn Monroe's hometown of Hollywood kicks off Monday a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon's birth.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

One recent day, Tania Koronos, a mother of three, spotted a drone above her hometown in northern Israel, Adamit, about a mile from the Lebanon border.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At the close of an abundant day, Harding met Dudamel at Dodger Stadium to watch L.A.’s hometown heroes take on the Colorado Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He disliked Akunne, his almost-cousin, the prosperous man from their hometown to whom everyone took their problems.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie