especially: one returning to the U.S. after military service overseas
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The first-team returnee is Timi Aliu, a top-300 national prospect who plays tackle.—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026 China has such a great, deep cast—even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 With so many returnees and new era players, everyone is a superfan, and no one is playing like a chaotic mess.—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Making the right calls with returnees Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana are the biggest United names out on loan.—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for returnee