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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

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Caton-Jones said he looked to legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa for inspiration, as well as sword master Bill Hobbs.

From BBC

Matthew Hobbs, director of research at Prostate Cancer UK, said current diagnostics methods don't find enough aggressive cancers, and cause too much harm.

From BBC

Hobbs said the states, led by Colorado, “continue to run down the clock.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sources also cautioned how it would function with executive chairman Jeff Shi - former sporting director Matt Hobbs almost acted as a go-between previously.

From BBC

Interestingly, it is understood former Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs has now formally started work at Selhurst Park, replacing the departed Dougie Freedman, although Palace are yet to officially announce their new executive's arrival.

From BBC