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Philly

American  
[fil-ee] / ˈfɪl i /

noun

  1. Philadelphia (used as a nickname).


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Pro-Palestinian groups including Philly Palestine Coalition and Shut Down D&Z organised a small protest near the stadium.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Hanwha Ocean bought Philly Shipyard less than two years ago and has vowed to invest billions of dollars to expand and modernize the facility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

“It’s been a long road trip — especially for the guys who went to Philly for the All-Star Game,” right fielder Kyle Tucker said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

Did I mention that Nana Philly was also our grandmother?

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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