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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A city of west-central Pennsylvania northeast of Pittsburgh. It is an industrial center noted for its annual observance of Groundhog Day, February 2.
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October 22, 1947 in Punxsutawney, Pa., the son of Evelyn (Tyger) Page, and the late William McKay Page, III.
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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Forgive Mr. Cuddyer if he feels like Bill Murray trapped in Punxsutawney, Pa., living the same day again and again every October.
Not Quite Mission Impossible Mike Sielski 2010
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The Inner Circle of the Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pa., consulted Phil on our behalf.
USATODAY.com - Patriots will win ... unless the Panthers do 2004
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Punxsutawney, PA -- In a tradition that began in the 18th century, the so-called Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring today at Gobbler's Knob.
Pablo Andreu: Groundhog Handler Suspected of Coercion Pablo Andreu 2011
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Punxsutawney, PA -- In a tradition that began in the 18th century, the so-called Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring today at Gobbler's Knob.
Pablo Andreu: Groundhog Handler Suspected of Coercion Pablo Andreu 2011
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Not only is he occasionally afraid of his own shadow, he has spent his life living in the shadow of a far more revered rival, one who, thanks to Hollywood, is famous around the world: a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil.
Meet Staten Island Chuck, furry forecaster who doesn't groundhog the limelight 2012
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And probably the largest economic generator in Punxsutawney.
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At the most famous Groundhog Day observances in Punxsutawney, PA, the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow-bad news for those with spring fever.
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Members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle -- they're the ones in the top hats -- gather around the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil at the annual Groundhog Day event in Pennsylvania.
AroundTheCapitol.com 2009
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Members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle -- they're the ones in the top hats -- gather around the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil at the annual Groundhog Day event in Pennsylvania.
AroundTheCapitol.com 2009
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