welcomed home

Example Sentences

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Two Afghan former prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay until 2017 were welcomed home in February last year, more than 20 years after they were first arrested.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The Djidji Ayôkwé, as the talking drum is called, was welcomed home by members of the Ebrié community, its original owners.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

When the Lakers got to the arena Monday, James was welcomed home by a childhood photo of him on a screen outside the visiting locker room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

This week war-weary Israel welcomed home the remaining hostages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

When they finally arrived back in war-devastated Germany, instead of being welcomed home, they were called traitors.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple