Phillip

American

[fil-ip] / ˈfɪl ɪp /

noun

a male given name.

Phillip British

/ ˈfɪlɪp /

noun

Arthur. 1738–1814, English naval commander; captain general of the First Fleet, which carried convicts from Portsmouth to Sydney Cove, Australia, where he founded New South Wales

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“Overall, we believe Costco’s accelerating comp growth and healthy traffic results in May should reinforce the company’s position as a defensive, consistent operator,” noted William Blair’s Phillip Bee.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Phillip McKnight’s love affair with Stratocaster guitars started at age 15 when he got a counterfeit version of the Fender icon—and an amp—for $120.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The judge also commended the "bravery" of Phillip Morgan, as well as the actions of other people.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

At 20:40 BST Phillip Morgan saw the bulldozer being driven through the yard, and got into his own car to follow his son.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Though Jack couldn’t make out what was happening, he could hear Phillip screaming.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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