Hofer

[ hoh-fer ]

/ ˈhoʊ fər /

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noun

An·dre·as

[ahn-drey-uhs], /ɑnˈdreɪ əs/, 1767–1810, Tyrolese patriot.

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Social psychologists define the emotion — which Hofer saw as synonymous with “homesickness” — as a sentimental longing for meaningful events from one’s past.
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Earlier this month, Hofer filed suit against the city and the police department, saying the department has repeatedly violated the law.
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But Hofer's studies also found that specific interventions helped with their separation distress.
The Science of Breakups|Amir Levine, Rachel Heller|August 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Besides, Mr. Hofer is one of that small millionaire group that is trying to clean up San Francisco municipally.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton

But last night I told Mr. Hofer that my slender stock of patience had gone—flown—evaporated.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Blood must always tell in England—although in America—if Mrs. Hofer is a type—well, this is the land of reversed theories.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Even Hofer and all the rest of the devoted band seem to be practically helpless since the re-election of the mayor.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
I want to go into camp there in the early spring—have invited Hofer and one or two others for salmon-fishing.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton