Phillip

American

[fil-ip] / ˈfɪl ɪp /

noun

a male given name.

Phillip British

/ ˈfɪlɪp /

noun

Arthur. 1738–1814, English naval commander; captain general of the First Fleet, which carried convicts from Portsmouth to Sydney Cove, Australia, where he founded New South Wales

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Gold seems to be caught between its traditional safe-haven role and the rising opportunity cost created by higher oil prices and tighter monetary-policy expectations, said Priyanka Sachdeva, head of market insights at Phillip Nova.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Postpartum psychosis, the basis of her defense, was diagnosed by Dr. Phillip Resnick and Dr. Paul Zeizel, who testified on her behalf.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

Speaking at the scene, the BBC's Phillip Norton said it was a "subdued" atmosphere, with police and emergency services "dotted along the sea wall as far as the eye can see".

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

"AI is the growth story but rests on computer contracts that expire by end-2029," Phillip Securities, one of the few firms to recommend selling the stock, said in an analyst note.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Phillip quietly stepped over to Jack and May.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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