Philly
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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If you grew up around Philly, you probably know them well.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Weekly jobless claims, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey and the U.S. trade balance are all due at 8:30 a.m.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
The accumulation of drama—just like in a sports movie!—makes the Philly Special itself all the more crazy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
What did the energy in Philly feel like back then?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
That night as we lay in bed, Kermit couldn’t stop talking about Nana Philly.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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