Amphion
Americannoun
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Even earlier than that, though, on 6 August 1914, the cruiser HMS Amphion hit a German mine and sank, killing about 150 sailors.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2016
Not surprisingly, the concerts are usually packed, as the Sunday afternoon performance by the Amphion String Quartet was.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2012
Now that the Amphion has mastered them, it might think about rounding off the edges.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2012
Kuper suggested that the Amphion fire some star shells into the air.
From Time Magazine Archive
She too could boast a god for lover, having lain with Zeus and borne two sons to him: Amphion and Zethos, who founded Thebes, the upper city, and built the ancient citadel.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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