Phelps
Americannoun
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William Lyon 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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In the pool, South Africa's Chad Le Clos was one of the biggest draws in 2014 after he defeated his hero, American legend Michael Phelps, in the 200m butterfly at the London Olympics.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Nobel Prize-winning economist Edmund Phelps believed that innovation comes from “individualism, vitalism and a desire for self-expression.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Erbach went on a date with Phelps to the Hard Rock Hotel in Guadalajara in December 2021 and then disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Jasper S. Phelps and Minsu Kim are also co-first authors of the study.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
When she arrived, she introduced herself to the librarian, Mrs Phelps.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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