Phillips
Americannoun
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David Graham, 1867–1911, U.S. novelist.
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Jayne Anne, born 1952, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and novelist.
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Stephen, 1868–1915, English poet and playwright.
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Wendell, 1811–84, U.S. orator and reformer.
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“I try to keep Phillip’s lifestyle as consistent as possible to what his mother had given him,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
It’s a scene reminiscent of that of Prince Phillip’s final battle with dragon Maleficent, leaving the crowd in awe.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
Manu Raju assumes the role of hosting "Inside Politics" once Phillip's show launches.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2023
The sweet peas echoed the Queen's choice of flowers for her husband, Prince Phillip's wreath in 2021.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2022
In those days, there were many good stock companies in the neighborhood: Blaney’s, Corse Payton’s and Phillip’s Lyceum.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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