a place to call home

noun phrase

: a place to live
He has no place to call home.

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With rents soaring while wages remain stagnant, an increasing number of people are left without a place to call home. Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Today, as Louisville Film Commissioner, part of her role is to encourage others in the industry to take a look at all the Commonwealth has to offer, both as a location for projects and a place to call home. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Jan. 2026 Habitat for Humanity, which partners with the San Diego community to help those in need build, repair, or preserve affordable houses to give them hope, independence, and pride in a place to call home. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 Breaking the cycle of chronic homelessness, community leaders and advocates say, must start by supporting youths who don't have a place to call home. Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 30 July 2025 Finding a place to call home The McNichols turned to Rich Rubba of Real Estate One to navigate the competitive housing market. Brendel Hightower, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025 With close proximity to safe schools, shopping, dining, entertainment and healthcare, this new area is perfect for anyone looking for a place to call home. Shea Homes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025 Finding a place to call home The McNichols turned to Rich Rubba of Real Estate One in Sterling Heights to navigate the competitive housing market. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Feb. 2025

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“A place to call home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20place%20to%20call%20home. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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