Philly
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Weekly jobless claims and the Philly Fed index are due at 8:30 a.m.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
As a day-one Philly stan, I’m going to say no.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
The story is goofy and the trashing of Philly is gleeful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
But on the days Mom was in Philly, Dad was still in mute mode, and when Mom was back, she slept and my dad spent time with Jeffrey.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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