Duff Sentence Examples

If you'd let me drive, you could sit around here on your duff instead.

In 1844 Viscount Hardinge opened government appointments to all who had studied in institutions similar to Duff's foundation.

In the same year Duff took part in founding the Calcutta Review, of which from 1845 to 1849 he was editor.

As a memorial of his work the Duff Hall was erected in the centre of the educational buildings of Calcutta; and a fund of Li 13000 was raised for his disposal, the capital of which was afterwards to be used for invalided missionaries of his own church.

In 1864 Duff visited South Africa, and on his return became convener of the foreign missions committee of the Free Church.

Duff was called to the chair, and guided the church happily through this crisis.

The nature and extent of these operations vary with the character of the coal, which if hard and free from shale partings may be finished by simple screening into large and nut sizes and smaller slack or duff, with a final hand-picking to remove shale and dust from the larger sizes.

But when there is much small duff, with intermixed shale, more elaborate sizing and washing plant becomes necessary.

The smaller duff is separated by vibrating or rotating screens into a great number of sizes, which are cleaned by washing in continuous current or pulsating jigging machines, where the lighter coal rises to the surface and is removed by a stream of water, while the heavier waste falls and is discharged at a lower level, or through a valve at the bottom of the machine.

An excellent summary of Maine's principal writings may be seen in Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff's memoir.

Quiros returned to Europe, and, obtaining command of a fleet, made a voyage in1605-1607during which he observed some of the Paumotu and Society Islands, and later discovered the small Duff group of the Santa Cruz Islands, passing thence to the main island of the New Hebrides, which he hailed as his objective, the southern continent.

Wilson of the missionary ship " Duff " visited the Society group, Fiji, Tonga and the Marquesas, and added to the knowledge of the Paumotu and Caroline Islands.

What Carey did for England was largely done for Scotland by Alexander Duff, who settled in Calcutta in 1830, and was a pioneer of higher education in India.

The London Mission ship " Duff " in 1797 landed eighteen missionaries (mainly artisans) at Tahiti, ten more in the Tonga or Friendly Islands, and one on the Marquesas.

In 1818 two Tahiti teachers settled in the Tonga islands, which the " Duff " pioneers had abandoned after half of them had been killed for a cannibal feast.

Alexander Duff, a Scottish Presbyterian, had begun his great educational work in Calcutta, and Bible tract and book societies were springing up everywhere.

A striking picture of the condition of the people at this period is given by Lady Duff Gordon in Last Letters from Egypt.

Lewis (1784-1866), Amos Kendall and Duff Green, the last named being editor of the United States Telegraph, the organ of the administration.

The foreign mission committee was formed in 1825, at the instance of Dr John Inglis (1763-1834), a leader of the Moderate party; and Dr Alexander Duff went to India in 1829 as the first missionary of the Church of Scotland.

Duff's Spinoza's Political and Ethical Philosophy (1903) are important contributions of more recent date.

Sir William Duff, who followed Lord Jersey as governor, died at Sydney in 1895, and was succeeded by Lord Hampden.

In 1799 Charles became aide-de-camp to Sir James Duff, commanding the Limerick district.

The South (principal) elevation has the pedimented center piece with exuberant armorial carving Duff Arms and Motto.

Duff House, the Fife Gates Pair of polished ashlar octagonal gatepiers with molded stepped caps supporting fine carved stone urns.

The only duff moment comes with a rather botched job of Massive Attack's Safe From Harm.

In fact you're probably MORE likely to get up the duff because of the amount of alcohol consumed!

I'm so duff at writing these Newsletters, hence the last one being in July!

Duff certainly has a unique voice, clearly identifiable among the often faceless pop crowd.

Charlie McKerron usually teaches fiddle for at least one weekend a year, and last summer Marc Duff was teaching whistle.

In the middle were Mark Kerr and Greg Cameron, with Stuart Duff supporting lone frontman Lee Miller.

For dessert, try guava duff (steamed pudding with guava jelly ).

The normally perky Duff adds depth to Sam, but is sabotaged by silly stereotypes invading every scene.

Hilary Duff is a talented young starlet that just loves these sugary sweet roles.

A change of national chairman from Robert Robinson to Duff Burrell has had little effect on the course of the increasingly vitriolic argument.

At the Disruption of 1843 Duff sided with the Free Church, gave up the college buildings, with all their effects, and with unabated courage set to work to provide a new institution.

What Ulfilas was to the Gothic tribes, what Columba and his disciples were to the early Celtic missions, what Augustine or Aidan was to the British Isles, what Boniface was to the churches of Germany and Anskar to those of Denmark and Sweden, that, on the discovery of a new world of missionary enterprise, was Xavier to India, Hans Egede to Greenland, Eliot to the Red Indians, Martyn to the church of Cawnpore, Marsden to the Maoris, Carey, Heber, Wilson, Duff and Edwin Lewis to India, Morrison, Gilmour, Legge, Hill, Griffith John to China, Gray, Livingstone, Mackenzie, Moffat, Hannington, Mackay to Africa, Broughton to Australia, Patteson to Melanesia, Crowther to the Niger Territory, Chalmers to New Guinea, Brown to Fiji.

There seem to be awkward pauses, stilted banter and duff links all over the shop.

All over the nation, teens and young adults are purchasing Hilary Duff makeup to replicate the look of the multitalented pop princess.

Hilary Duff began her fashion and makeup line in 2004, branding it "Stuff by Hilary Duff."

The results have been similar as tween girls drag their mothers to the retail store to purchase the latest Duff stuff from lip gloss to perfume to apparel.

Stuff by Hilary Duff is manufactured by Townley Cosmetics, an eco-friendly cosmetics company who has signed PETA's "Statement of Assurance" agreement.

This television program launched Duff into stardom, and the fun and colorful aspects of the show have continued to successfully sell products years following its cancellation.

Most Internet suppliers focus their inventory more on the clothing and accessories Duff also sells through the line.

They carry a complete selection of Stuff by Duff, as well as Hilary's music, books, and room décor.

Recently the Stuff by Duff line has enjoyed a transformation from bubble gum pink into mature, earth-toned packaging.

Following the lead of Duff's own transition into adulthood, both her cosmetics line and the woman herself have successfully crossed over from being a focus of the tween set into being respected and revered in adulthood.

Would you like to not only purchase Stuff by Duff but achieve a look similar to Hilary herself?

Despite having her own brand of beauty products, Hilary Duff admittedly uses mostly MAC cosmetics.

Though she is currently a brunette, Duff enjoyed a long run as a blonde with bangs.

If you have golden hair like Duff, you can mimic her romantically soft look in no time flat.

Duff applies her rouge high up on her cheekbone, which is ideal for anyone with her face shape.

Lips should also stay pink and romantic, however use a darker shade if your skin tone is deeper than Duff's.

Hilary Duff makeup is a great enhancement to your beauty regime, and with her newest collection, you just may discover a more romantic and confident you!

I work with everyone from Eva Longoria to Ellen Pompeo to Hilary Duff doing beauty commercials, print campaigns, and red carpet events.

Duff, the head chef and owner of Charm City Cakes in Illinois, is probably one of the most well known pastry chefs in the world, but not for creating beautiful wedding cakes seen at Governors' Balls and what not.

Duff is a genius when it comes to extreme cakes.

Hillary Duff vs. Lindsay Lohan - Lohan's limbs and head were snapped off her body like small twigs, yet she was brought back to life in the Time Machine, as Nick Diamond admitted to stalking her.

No longer the young girl in Disney films, Lindsay became a tabloid target and was hounded by rumors of eating disorders, excess partying, and fights with fellow actor Hilary Duff.

If you would like to see Hilary Duff as a brunette or Jessica Alba as a punked-out rocker with pink highlights, visit I-Dressup.com.

Hilary Duff has been in show business since the age of six, but her career really took off after she appeared in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.

Born Hilary Erhard Duff on September 28, 1987 in Houston, Texas, Hilary knew at a young age that she wanted to be an actress.

The Duff sisters were cast in television commercials before Hilary earned her first small role in the television mini-series True Women in 1997.

Hilary Duff's first starring role was in the 1998 direct-to-video family film Casper Meets Wendy, playing a young witch.

In 2001, Duff was cast as the title character in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.

Hilary Duff's popularity as Lizzie McGuire propelled her film career to new heights.

The Duff sisters appeared together in the 2006 film, Material Girls.

Hilary Duff will next voice a character in the animated film Foodfight! and will appear opposite John Cusack in Brand Hauser.

Not content with just a television and film career, Hilary Duff branched out into a singing career, recording tracks for Lizzie McGuire and the Disneymania compilation album.

Hilary Duff's second album, Metamorphosis (2003), introduced hits like "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean," both of which landed squarely on the top 40.

With an established name among the tween set, it seemed only natural that Duff would transfer her success into her own clothing line.

The line, named "Stuff by Hilary Duff," sold at Target stores and was wildly popular.

Hilary Duff's first relationship was with singer Aaron Carter in 2002, after meeting on the set of Lizzie McGuire.

It was rumored that Carter left Lindsay Lohan to pursue Duff and that the two actresses were feuding as a result.

Rolling Stone magazine listed Duff as a top money maker ($17.1 million) for 2005, making her the youngest person on the list.

Forbes magazine listed Duff as one of the richest young stars under 25.

Hayden joins the ranks of Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff as she tries to translate her television and movie success to the radio airwaves.

Before Richie, Madden hooked up with singer/actress Hilary Duff.

From Disney Channel star to the big screen (plus a hot recording career), Hilary Duff should have been plenty content, but she jumped into the fashion game too.

Her Stuff by Hilary Duff line is available in Target, Kohl's, Wal-Mart, Sears, JCPenney and Limited Too, and mainly geared to pre-teen and teenage girls.

Not to be outdone by actress-turned-fashion-designers Hilary Duff or the Olsen twins, Amanda Bynes released a fashion line called "Dear" that includes accessories and clothing.

She appeared on a July 2003 Vanity Fair cover alongside female stars Lindsay Lohan, the Olsen Twins, Mandy Moore, and Hilary Duff, among others.

Notable up-and-comers of the past few years that come from Texas include Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Rodriguez, Hilary Duff and Jennifer Garner.

A dozen or so bass tabs are also provided here for all the fans of Duff McKagan out there.

Before he began dating Nicole Richie, Joel Madden was previously involved with actress Hilary Duff.

Paparazzi and curious fans came together when the now infamous Hilary Duff bikini photos were made available for general viewing.

However, if there was a doubt in anyone's mind, Ms. Duff certainly has the body to pull off the look!

For the July 2007 edition of Shape magazine, Hilary Duff, bikini-clad again, appeared on the cover in a hot red number, that effectively proved that little Lizzie McGuire is all grown up!

Ms. Duff acknowledged that being in the public eye is far from easy because everyone is always scrutinizing you and ready to criticize.

Fortunately, Hilary Duff, bikini-clad and all, has the right attitude; one that, hopefully, her fans will take it to heart.

Ms. Duff admits to having had a terrible, if not typical, teen's diet.

Hilary Duff also does Pilates, an excellent exercise for overall health.

Hilary Duff's attitude towards eating is that it should be fun.

If you've seen Hilary Duff bikini pictures online, and think you'd look good in the same bikini, unfortunately, it's not easy to find.

While Ms. Duff has a clothing line, she currently does not do swim wear.

It's very easy to look at Hilary Duff bikini photos and find yourself judging her or yourself accordingly, but try to avoid it.

And as for Ms. Duff, what matters most is her talent, not her looks, no matter what the magazines say!

The truth of the matter is, most teenage girls are not built like Hilary Duff; they come in all shapes and sizes.

You'll see Carmen Electra, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, and more.

Hitting the Hollywood scene hard, the Fendi Spy bag has been seen on the arms of Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, and the Olsen twins.

Not only has it been stamped with the celebrity seal of approval by the likes of supermodel Linda Evangelista and Hilary Duff, it's also earned itself major points for its ability to reinvent itself time and time again.

The bag became an instant celebrity favorite upon its release, and was spotted on the likes of Hilary Duff, Sienna Miller and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Although Ashlee may not be a natural talent who paid her debt in Hollywood before becoming famous, she is no different in her methods than her contemporaries, Hillary Duff and Lindsay Lohan.

The bakery is owned by Duff Goldman and is based in Maryland.

Part of the series' charm is the quirky staff at Charm City - most of whom are personal friends and acquaintances of Duff Goldman - making for a quirky work environment that often provides enough entertainment in and of itself.

On Ace of Cakes, Duff's creations are in hot demand and his clients vary from wealthy brides to celebrities.

Duff recruits those he has personal connections to, so it is not uncommon to see a member of his rock band struggling in the shop with buttercream frosting.

They truly have designed it all, and Duff has watched his bakery soar in popularity over the years.

It dates from 1817 and bears the name of its founder, James Duff, 4th earl of Fife.

In 1796-1797 Captain Wilson, in the missionary ship " Duff," discovered the Gambier and other islands, and rediscovered the islands known to and seen by Quiros, but since called the Duff Group. Another result of Captain Cook's work was the colonization of Australia.

Duff House, immediately adjoining the town, is a seat of the duke of Fife.

Duff saw that, to reach these communities, educational must take the place of evangelizing methods, and he devised the policy of an educational mission.

Duff wrote a pamphlet on the question, entitled "A New Era of the English Language and Literature in India."

In the previous year the earl of Auckland, governor-general, had yielded to the "Orientalists" who opposed Duff, and adopted a policy which was a compromise between the two.

But the real Earth is a sort of geological plum duff, denser in some places than others.

King Donald (892-900), son of Constantine, died in Forres, not without suspicion of poisoning, and in it King Duff (961-967) was murdered.

In 1854 Duff visited the United States, where what is now New York University gave him the degree of LL.D.; he was already D.D.

Duff gave much thought and time to the university of Calcutta, which owes its examination system and the prominence given to physical sciences to his influence.