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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

But unless you’re a space buff, you probably haven’t heard of Samuel C. Phillips, the Air Force lieutenant general who directed the Apollo program for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration starting in 1964.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

Initially asked to look at both the roles of whimsigoth physics buff Fig and the bubbly yet emotionally complex Cherry, described by Alloway as a “Texas Brigitte Bardot,” Pedretti fell hard for the latter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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