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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Phillip

Phillip Marshall, head of Operation Stovewood for the NCA, said officers were carrying out proactive enquiries.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Gold’s structural drivers haven’t disappeared despite the recent correction, Phillip Nova said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

I had had a kidney transplant from Phillip Palmer, who’s the morning anchor at ABC7, and it was a really big story back in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Schertz Assistant Police Chief Phillip Waller said the lack of information about the freeze is causing “major havoc” in smaller departments as local elected officials mull the long-term implications.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

May and Jack turned to Phillip with a questioning look.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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