Phillips

American

[fil-ips] / ˈfɪl ɪps /

noun

David Graham, 1867–1911, U.S. novelist.
Jayne Anne, born 1952, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and novelist.
Stephen, 1868–1915, English poet and playwright.
Wendell, 1811–84, U.S. orator and reformer.

Phillips British

/ ˈfɪlɪps /

noun

Captain Mark. born 1948, English three-day-event horseman; married to Anne, the Princess Royal, divorced 1992

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Schnoebelen said that the sculpture could’ve been created by Adaline Kent, Helen Phillips or Sargent Claude Johnson, whose sculptures were displayed at the World’s Fair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, said on Wednesday that Levy's second murder "could have been avoided had the state not failed" and that the case displayed a "litany of failures".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Left-hander Jack Dreyer replaced Phillips and induced Carter Jensen to line out to center fielder Andy Pages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

“A dedicated project that brings refined products into the state will be critical for its energy security,” said Donald Baldridge, a midstream and chemicals executive at Phillips 66.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

I don’t care about eighth grade or Mr. Phillips and his thoughts about my “potential.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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