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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

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

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Like most Korean spas, Spa Hyu offers hot and cold pools for bathing in the buff, with separate men’s and women’s soaking areas.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The newly serious film buff suddenly refuses to watch anything with subtitles turned off.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

That point would be marked by a gigantic thunderclap, after which Alvarez would haul his gangly frame into the tube to strip away the stalagmites and stalactites and buff the surface smooth.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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