ruff
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Fitzjohn's Primary School in Hampstead was also shortlisted with the joke: "Gnasher tried to open a store. Business was ruff!"
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
It can be ruff for some postal workers — especially when they’re dealing with dogs in California.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Soften the edges of the planting with a ruff of Japanese forest grass.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
Accompanying adults, though, are in for a ruff time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
“That does look good,” said the ghost in the ruff sadly, watching Harry cut up his steak.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
