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homecoming

[hohm-kuhm-ing] / ˈhoʊmˌkʌm ɪŋ /




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His longing for homecoming and the care of his mother seem like recognizably human instincts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The “Odyssey” may be a thrilling Greek tale of homecoming by sea, but the true story of a Greek homecoming by land—even without witches and monsters—offers other delights to readers of ancient history.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

British fans are hoping for a homecoming event, but it is understood Saudi organisers and broadcasters favour a venue in the United States to cater for American audiences.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

In the meantime, in the absence of a World Series, Trout deserves to enjoy his homecoming game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Grace was forty weeks and three days when homecoming rolled around.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Twenty captives were crossing over Israel’s border to jubilant homecomings, but Bipin wasn’t among them.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

As former Dodger homecomings go, this was not the triumphant march of Corey Seager or Cody Bellinger.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2024

Her homecomings once brought the comfort of movie nights and card games, but this year was different.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2023

This probably wasn’t how Geno Smith and Jamal Adams envisioned their New York homecomings.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2023

He wrote letters from New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago full of promises of homecomings, but there was obviously something wrong.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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