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Phillips

American  
[fil-ips] / ˈfɪl ɪps /

noun

  1. David Graham, 1867–1911, U.S. novelist.

  2. Jayne Anne, born 1952, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and novelist.

  3. Stephen, 1868–1915, English poet and playwright.

  4. Wendell, 1811–84, U.S. orator and reformer.

Phillips British  
/ ˈfɪlɪps /

noun

  1. Captain Mark. born 1948, English three-day-event horseman; married to Anne, the Princess Royal, divorced 1992

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Phillips, for her part, is on the ballot herself: She is one of the candidates running for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“If that ends up happening, it’s a lot better than it’s been for either party the last few years,” Phillips said.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Valero set a monthly record for jet fuel production, while Phillips 66’s refineries operated at 95% of their capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

To explain, let me take you back to April 15, when I tagged along with Sabine Phillips on her weekly three-hour inspection of the neighborhood’s chronic trash problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The screwheads defied both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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