Philly
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Chris, “Abbott Elementary,” which follows several teachers at an underfunded public school in Philly, is heading into its sixth season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The journey from Philly to the New Jersey stadium hosting the final "is oftentimes a much... easier route to travel" than from even Manhattan, she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
As a day-one Philly stan, I’m going to say no.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
“We’re Philadelphia sports fans,” one Eagles devotee laments in “The Philly Special.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Charlie sinks into the train seat as we ride to our connecting bus in Philly.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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