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the city or town where you were born or grew up
She returned to her hometown to stay after college.
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Recent Examples of hometown
Heading to the nine-year veteran’s hometown of Toronto?
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For Thompson to enjoy another stellar performance in her hometown on Saturday only sweetened the moment — topped off with one of those yells after assisting fellow Southern California native Rodman.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
When not off exploring, Jamie can be found enjoying her hometown of Washington, D.C.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
After nine seasons at Chisholm Trail, Markley had an opportunity to move closer to his hometown and become the head coach at Southlake Carroll.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For Thompson to enjoy another stellar performance in her hometown on Saturday only sweetened the moment — topped off with one of those yells after assisting fellow Southern California native Rodman.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
When not off exploring, Jamie can be found enjoying her hometown of Washington, D.C.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
After nine seasons at Chisholm Trail, Markley had an opportunity to move closer to his hometown and become the head coach at Southlake Carroll.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Hometown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hometown. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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