Hobbs

American

[hobz] / hɒbz /

noun

a city in New Mexico.

Hobbs British

/ hɒbz /

noun

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

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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 pointed out that some residents’ wells have gone dry as water levels have plummeted in the Ranegras Plain, and that the land has been sinking as the aquifer is depleted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 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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