Hoffman

American

[hof-muhn] / ˈhɒf mən /

noun

Malvina 1887–1966, U.S. sculptor.

Hoffman British

/ ˈhɒfmən /

noun

Dustin ( Lee ) (ˈdʌstɪn). born 1937, US stage and film actor. His films include The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), All the President's Men (1976), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), Rain Man (1989), Accidental Hero (1992), and Moonlight Mile (2002)

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Scenes of Redford and Hoffman taking phone calls and scribbling down notes, or poring over library slips in desperate search of a kernel of a lead, were thrilling.

From Salon

Hoffman thinks the stock could get back to its IPO price of $25 this year, double its current price, and potentially rise much more.

From Barron's

Hoffman downgraded shares from Buy to Hold in October.

From Barron's

Hoffman proceeded to throw the next two pitches out of the zone, bringing the count to 2-1.

From Los Angeles Times

He then settled in New York, where he shared an apartment with Dustin Hoffman.

From Barron's

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