timbuktu

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timbuktu /ˌtɪm bək ˈtu/ ?

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(n) a city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade

"If I'm in Timbuktu, I'll fly home to do that," Pleshette said of her reaction when Newhart told her how he was thinking of ending the show.
on Jan 19, 2008 By: Suzanne Pleshette Source: Forbes
"It was close to impossible to play in the US after that," Abdul-Rauf said. "The doors were shut, but I said the NBA . wasn't the only show in town and I was going to make use of my God-given talent even if it meant playing in Timbuktu."
on Apr 3, 2010 By: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Source: New York Times
"We could be going to Timbuktu and it would be the same thing," Crennel said.
on Oct 1, 2007 By: Romeo Crennel Source: USA Today