phi
Americannoun
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the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet (Φ, φ).
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the consonant sound represented by this letter.
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He graduated from The College of William and Mary, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Mr. Heitman is a columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and the editor of Phi Kappa Phi’s Forum magazine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
The Pepperdine seniors and members of the Alpha Phi sorority subsequently received their degrees posthumously.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
Her passion for community building is showcased through her commitment to her Latina-based sorority, Phi Lambda Rho Sorority Inc., aiming to preserve the retention of Latinas in higher education.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
He was offered membership in Phi Beta Kappa but declined, insisting that titles and honors are irrelevant.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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