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murphy

[mur-fee] / ˈmɜr fi /
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potato
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The World Cup campaign continues Adidas’s two-year-old “You Got This” theme, as part of a strategy to repeat a consistent message rather than jumping around between ideas, Murphy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

To his credit, Wu stopped the rot in the 23rd frame of the match - crafting an important break of 64 after Murphy left a red over the right corner.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy has been known to describe his team as a bunch of “Average Joes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Murphy said Newsom has championed major policies and been reluctant to back off them later when revenue doesn’t pencil out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Bob’s stubbly face smelled of cleaning supplies—fresh lemony furniture polish and Murphy Oil wood soap.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan