Philly
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Since all three of us were originally from Philadelphia, we shared stories about how most people don’t know a real Philly cheesesteak when they eat one in their hometowns.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Chris, “Abbott Elementary,” which follows several teachers at an underfunded public school in Philly, is heading into its sixth season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Weekly jobless claims, housing starts and the Philly Fed manufacturing survey are due at 8:30 a.m.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The journey from Philly to the New Jersey stadium hosting the final "is oftentimes a much... easier route to travel" than from even Manhattan, she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
I lay in bed wondering if Nana Philly was right about Poppy not getting work.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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