Using BBDB in a normal buffer

Hello, I do not know if this is the right group for my request. I just
want to know if it is possible to use BBDB in a normal buffer to create
just a list of names based on the mail aliases and output to the buffer
I'm working on. I use BBDB integrated with gnus or rmail but it
would be very useful for me if I could used it also in a normal text
buffer.

If affirmative, can you please suggest some example I can start with?

Thanks in advance
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Simone I