Punxsutawney
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter ahead, but home buyers and sellers are already thinking about spring.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Success attracts competition, and while Punxsutawney Phil may not have the ability to predict the weather, he has scaled the heights of weather-related celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
A 3D groundhog could replace a weary Punxsutawney Phil.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
“Sunny and Shadow will not be part of the ceremony — it’s still Phil’s job. There’s still only one Punxsutawney Phil.”
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
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