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
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Jasper S. Phelps and Minsu Kim are also co-first authors of the study.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Tim Thomas, the chief investment officer of Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, uses an equal-weight strategy for some portfolios.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
There’s two Loyola High athletes, sprinter Zion Phelps and 400 runner Ejam Yohannes, who hope to use Arcadia as a springboard to continue their early success this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
At the time, Phelps was a deputy boarding housemaster, tutor and performing arts technician at the senior school for students aged 13 to 18.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
“You know I haven't any! No one in his right mind, the Good Lord knows; would have children!” said Mrs. Phelps, not quite sure why she was angry with this man.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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