: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 10½ or later 11½ bushels or 100 U.S. gallons (378 liters)
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: home run
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
But he rarely got hurt and was good for 25-30 homers every season.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
In the 1996 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium, Jones at 19 years, 5 months became the youngest player to homer in a Series game, beating Mickey Mantle’s old mark by 18 months.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Baltimore’s lineup has a chance to be special, with Alonso (38 home runs in 2025) and Ward (36 homers) joining Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
But he rarely got hurt and was good for 25-30 homers every season.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
In the 1996 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium, Jones at 19 years 5 months became the youngest player to homer in a Series game, beating Mickey Mantle’s old mark by 18 months.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
In the 1996 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium, Jones at 19 years, 5 months became the youngest player to homer in a Series game, beating Mickey Mantle’s old mark by 18 months.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Homer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homer. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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