returnee

noun

re·turn·ee ri-ˌtər-ˈnē

: one who returns

especially : one returning to the U.S. after military service overseas

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The Trojans’ crosstown rival, UCLA, is ranked seventh led by returnees Betts and Kiki Rice. —

Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024 The hype seems justified: Coach Dan Lanning’s roster is stocked with returnees from a team that won 12 games last season and narrowly missed the College Football Playoff. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024 For the team, it’s been a dream to make the second season, with the voice cast including returnees Ming-Na Wen, James Hong and BD Wong and also new guest John Glover, who played Daniel Clamp in the 1990 sequel film. —

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024 Here’s what the returnees may face on the road ahead. —

Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for returnee