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phoenix

[fee-niks] / ˈfi nɪks /




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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Darnold proved success in football, like life, is not always linear.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Nine months after the destruction, the club was ready for its phoenix moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 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

He rummaged in the pouch hung around his neck, and pulled out the two halves of holly still just connected by the finest thread of phoenix feather.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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