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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Phillips

Tracy Phillips, the actor and dancer who played the title role in the music video, takes photos with fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

"There were lots of them and several colonial nest areas in the dry sandy ground," said Phillips.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Outside of the church I’m no one, and then I walk into the church in this makeup and dress and people are crying,” says Phillips with a smile.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The University of Melbourne's associate head of psychological sciences, Lisa Phillips, said she was not surprised it was a female lawmaker who had been attacked.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Phillips mentions a strange hum coming from inside the object.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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