Definition of returnee
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Hughes, the most experienced returnee, likes the pair's potential as well as that of the entire team.
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Tracking Matrix (DTM) Round XV February-March 2017 report, Adamawa State has had the highest number of returnees with the total of 655,122, followed by Borno and Yobe.
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That team blended a stacked recruiting class led by Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker and Trey Lyles with valuable returnees like the Harrison twins and Willie Cauley-Stein.
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A good argument could be made that Hernandez is the least-crucial returnee among the four — which only underscores the potential upside yet remaining in this Mariner season.
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Though such numbers are unconfirmed, multiple regional officials have expressed alarm at the lack of transnational programs and strategies in place to deal with potential returnees.
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Upon returning safely, all returnees ought give thanks to the Lord.
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One of those returnees is Mickelson, a two-time Colonial champion (2008, 2000) who added his name to the commitment list Monday.
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Among the candidates for the starting free safety job opposite Jones are Nate Allen, signed from the Raiders, and returnee Michael Thomas.
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First Known Use of returnee
1944
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: someone who returns to a place or activity; especially : someone who returns to a country after being in another country in prison, in military service, etc.
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