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Phillips

American  
[fil-ips] / ˈfɪl ɪps /

noun

  1. David Graham, 1867–1911, U.S. novelist.

  2. Jayne Anne, born 1952, U.S. poet, short-story writer, and novelist.

  3. Stephen, 1868–1915, English poet and playwright.

  4. Wendell, 1811–84, U.S. orator and reformer.


Phillips British  
/ ˈfɪlɪps /

noun

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

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“If that ends up happening, it’s a lot better than it’s been for either party the last few years,” Phillips said.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Valero set a monthly record for jet fuel production, while Phillips 66’s refineries operated at 95% of their capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told MPs there are a growing number of cases of migrants making false allegations that they have been the victims of domestic abuse.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

So each Wednesday, Phillips went out on her yellow Huffy cruiser and routinely logged 50 or more illegally dumped items and reported them to the city’s 311 system for pickup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

He played Carl Phillips, a key character who provides eyewitness reports about the Martians’ landing.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow