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Hobbs

American  
[hobz] / hɒbz /

noun

  1. a city in New Mexico.


Hobbs British  
/ hɒbz /

noun

  1. Sir John Berry, known as Jack Hobbs. 1882–1963, English cricketer: scored 197 centuries

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But the moment was, perhaps, most special for teenager Hobbs.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Hobbs has reaped the rewards of its place in the biggest oil-producing county in the country: As oil prices soar, restaurants and hotels fill up, construction booms and retail sales rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 14, 2026

Defense attorney Brian Hobbs told the jury that Colin Gray was unaware of his son's intentions and had sought help for his deteriorating mental health.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

Hobbs is also the elections committee chair at the National Association of Secretaries of State, which held a conference at the end of January.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2026

Hobbs and Clyde planted themselves on either side of Zack, blocking any possible escape.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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