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hometown

[hohm-toun] / ˈhoʊmˈtaʊn /


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He was surprised, he said, to find himself sharing his story, opening up for the first time at a “Life Success” seminar in Cincinnati, Ali’s hometown.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

James sparked the Miami Heat to NBA crowns in 2013 and 2014, brought his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers a title in 2016 and delivered a championship for the Lakers in 2020.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

While Tesla is still far away from hitting its targets, the company has made progress since it rolled out its service in June 2025 in its hometown of Austin, Texas.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

We want her body back for her rightful funeral in our hometown.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Others came because a relative or hometown buddy said, Man, you best see this place before you die; or, We got room now, so pack your suitcase and don’t bring no high-top shoes.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

Still, young Singaporeans have shown growing interest in connecting with their heritage, from learning the dwindling dialects of their grandparents to taking lessons and organising trips to ancestral hometowns in China.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Since all three of us were originally from Philadelphia, we shared stories about how most people don’t know a real Philly cheesesteak when they eat one in their hometowns.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

These viral trends play on Chinese traditions and young workers' anxieties as millions head to their hometowns to welcome in the Year of the Horse, which begins on February 17.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

"They’re literally like, teenagers, thousands of miles away from their hometowns having to deal with this situation, which lawyers often fear to engage in," Sial said.

From Salon May 25, 2025

The port band sent soldiers off with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Carolina in My Mind,” “La Marseillaise”—the melodies of a hundred different hearts and hometowns.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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