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One commentator wrote "can't lie the new gaffer is winning me over" using slang for a boss.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, Malcolm, armed with an old photo of himself and the former gaffer, said his legendary status went beyond the pitch.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Working with gaffer Jim Plannette, Schiffman referenced classic films while adding his own interpretation, capturing the sequence on 35mm color film stock and converting it to black and white.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
It’s telling that while Mr. Deakins takes pains to praise his longtime gaffer, key grip, dolly grip, best boy and more, he never bothers to define those roles for the lay reader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
‘Well, I was born lucky, whatever my gaffer may say. There’s another wish come true! Where is he?’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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