Phillip

American  

[fil-ip] / ˈfɪl ɪp /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Phillip British  

/ ˈfɪlɪp /

noun

1. 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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Phillip

"For our students, the Fitzroy is first and foremost their home water," says Phillip Moulds, headmaster of The Rockhampton Grammar School.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Postpartum psychosis, the basis of her defense, was diagnosed by Dr. Phillip Resnick and Dr. Paul Zeizel, who testified on her behalf.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

That in turn helps larger chains like Casey’s improve their fuel margins, too, giving them some room to keep pizza prices ultra competitive, notes Phillip Blee, equity analyst at William Blair.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

"AI is the growth story but rests on computer contracts that expire by end-2029," Phillip Securities, one of the few firms to recommend selling the stock, said in an analyst note.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

And suddenly Jack, May, and Phillip hung in midair, surrounded by glowing red fire.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley