hometown

Example Sentences

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Celia got her start reporting on regional elections in her hometown for Nyack News & Views and on housing and education in Harlem for the Columbia Daily Spectator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His family said he was going to collect a motorcycle from a mechanic's shop in his hometown of Milagro.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"He knows exactly where he comes from and regularly visits his small hometown in Rogaland. He is incredibly proud of his roots and always makes himself available to the Norwegian press when representing his country."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The year before, his hometown of Mexico City had been ravaged by a massive earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Elena was determined to return to her hometown after school, and the more she told him about it, the more willing he was.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng