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Hoffman

American  
[hof-muhn] / ˈhɒf mən /

noun

  1. Malvina 1887–1966, U.S. sculptor.


Hoffman British  
/ ˈhɒfmən /

noun

  1. 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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However, when the Dodgers needed someone to take over for Russell in late June, Hoffman stepped up from his position managing the Dukes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

It later emerged that billionaire Reid Hoffman had covered part of her legal fees and expenses, the broadcaster said.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Higher crude prices likely would emerge and cut down on demand, preventing inventories from hitting tank bottoms, Hoffman said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 6, 2026

Whether the target would be Carroll, Hoffman, or anyone else adjacent to this case who lightened Trump’s wallet, it wouldn’t be good!

From Slate May 30, 2026

“All vight, zday and vork,” Mr. Hoffman said.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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