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hobbyist

[hob-ee-ist] / ˈhɒb i ɪst /


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For his part the candidate should consider himself lucky if he’s remembered only as Maine’s most offensive oyster hobbyist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Heir to a construction fortune and hobbyist jet pilot Anutin Charnvirakul is widely expected to remain Thailand's prime minister after this weekend's general election, regardless of the result.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

Raspberry Pi, a maker of specialist and hobbyist computers, warned Tuesday that the memory-chip price surge will hit profits this year.

From MarketWatch Jan. 13, 2026

When such a show revolves around a person who is essentially a hobbyist with a massive platform, the animosity is especially biting.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2025

She calls herself a hobbyist, but she’s good.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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