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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The fairest way to handle income disparity, Hoffman said, is to first reach an agreement on what you can realistically afford together.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

“I don’t care who wins in the 40th,” said Orange County Democratic Party Chair Florice Hoffman, who skipped voting in the race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Other authors on this study include Eva Hoffman from Yale University.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

“For a long time, many people in the world have not had access to BlackRock strategies,” said Hoffman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Mrs. Hoffman was standing right inside the door, scowling and holding a seating chart.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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