Petrie

American

[pee-tree] / ˈpi tri /

noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flinders 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.

Petrie British

/ ˈpɛtrɪ /

noun

Sir ( William Matthew ) Flinders . 1853–1942, British Egyptologist and archaeologist

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Lisa Petrie started to push for tougher restrictions following the death of her 22-year-old son John McNab in Leith in September.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

His former Scotland team-mate Jonny Petrie is managing director and fellow Scot Neil McIlory is general manager.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

I loved watching Van Dyke’s character, Rob Petrie, manage high jinks at work and home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

I loved watching Van Dyke’s character, Rob Petrie, manage hijinks at work and home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

A great portion of the action of this story took place in the country in which Mr. Petrie and his Arab labourers have been at work for some time past.

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