hometown

Example Sentences

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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

During his playing career, Kear made 133 appearances for hometown club Castleford between 1978 and 1988 before he subsequently moved into coaching.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Alan Valkeith, 78, and his dog Louis ride around their hometown of March, Cambridgeshire in a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

No stranger to the heat thanks to her hometown, she is thrilled to join The Times on June 8 as an investigative intern on the Metro desk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

When Burn next went back to his hometown to visit his constituents, he had a bodyguard, but it turned out that wasn’t necessary.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling