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phoenix

[fee-niks] / ˈfi nɪks /




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Yet the Atlanta Paralympics mascot was dazzling, a glorious phoenix arising from its own ashes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Former captain Ryan Brierley is returning to Salford to become chief executive, the consortium that has won the bid to run the phoenix club has said.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Other former employees also hold out for a phoenix rising from the ashes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

“In my hand is a phoenix rising from the ashes, with a green ‘Shrek’ background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

I saw deer and hares, and once, at twilight, I swear I saw a phoenix rise, trailing smoke.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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