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So was Phil Foden, a six-time league winner with Manchester City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Bush, Phil Gramm, John McCain and John Kasich; and Ron Jacobs, a Washington attorney and Federalist Society member who worked on a super PAC supporting Jon Huntsman in the 2012 GOP presidential primary.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Phil Eng, interim secretary of transportation, praised fans for their behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Lead author Dr. Phil Wiseman of the University of Southampton said the controversy that emerged after the 2025 claims stemmed from a misunderstanding of the data rather than a problem with the universe itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Uncle Phil asks, his voice sincere, eyes twinkling with mischief.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day