: confined to the home
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Controlling a political hub The Hialeah Housing Authority, which is deeply embedded in Hialeah’s political landscape, feeds about 1,300 people a day and serves more than 400 homebound residents who receive meals delivered directly to their homes.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
In addition to activities and services provided at the center, Yule said the organization delivers meals to 275 seniors, many of whom are homebound.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Lake County registrar’s office also delivers and retrieves ballots upon request to voters who are homebound or staying in medical facilities, including hospitals or care homes.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Controlling a political hub The Hialeah Housing Authority, which is deeply embedded in Hialeah’s political landscape, feeds about 1,300 people a day and serves more than 400 homebound residents who receive meals delivered directly to their homes.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
In addition to activities and services provided at the center, Yule said the organization delivers meals to 275 seniors, many of whom are homebound.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Homebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebound. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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homebound
1 of 2 adjective
home·bound
ˈhōm-ˌbau̇nd 
: going or heading for home
homebound travelers
homebound
2 of 2 adjective
: confined to the home
was homebound with a broken foot
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