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[buhf] / bʌf /






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Simmons, a self-confessed family history buff, said his great-grandfather studied in London between 1839 to 1844.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Justin Sosa, a 41-year-old Stones buff based in Las Vegas, has nabbed these tickets half a dozen times, with seats ranging from “the worst possible” to “a dream come true.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

If you’re a history buff, you’ll love today’s Slate quiz.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

At any moment, I thought that Dylan, a knowledgeable movie buff, might reveal that he had a degree in film studies from Brown University.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Even Uncle Pete, the self-educated opera buff, drew the line.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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