especially: one returning to the U.S. after military service overseas
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Santa Margarita has a strong group of returnees at receiver including Ryan Clark and Jake Martin, who were All-Trinity League second team last season as sophomores, and Grant Mosley, who also is a sophomore.—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 Junior designated hitter Ben Johnson entered the season as a newcomer for Batavia, a team with several veteran returnees.—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Survivor brought back a record 24 returnees for season 50, and has dogged a bunch with no screentime.—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026 Here is my Monday piece on the Dolphins’ revamped 17-player defensive back room and what to know on the new additions and the returnees.—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for returnee