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[buhf] / bʌf /






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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That means workers in roles that typically require a lot of hard skills will need to buff up on soft skills.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The exploits of the bizarre animated characters, including "Strawberina" and a buff open-shirt "Bananito", parody reality TV tropes, from love triangles to emotional re-couplings.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Miller, who died in 2012, was a labor history buff who realized that highly skilled workers often developed elaborate ethical codes that promoted solidarity with other employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“That would be so awesome, wouldn’t it? I could come back and be this good-looking dude and be super buff and super tall.”

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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