Berryman

American

[ber-ee-muhn] / ˈbɛr i mən /

noun

John, 1914–72, U.S. poet and critic.

Berryman British

/ ˈbɛrɪmən /

noun

John . 1914–72, US poet and critic, author of Homage to Mistress Bradstreet (1956) and Dream Songs (1964–68)

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Norris' career was funded by his father until he reached F1, and he was guided through his karting years by his manager Mark Berryman.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

He said despite the "overwhelming evidence" Berryman continued to deny involvement and did not show any remorse.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

Eric Berryman plays Yacov of Nazareth in “Galilee, 34.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

"More than 50 per cent of the increase in extinction risk between 2010 and 2020 was caused by the 2019-2020 bushfires," Mr Berryman said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

How, likewise, when Captain Webb, 17th Lancers, lay desperately and mortally wounded, Sergeant-major Berryman, 17th Lancers, found him, and refused to leave him, though urged to do so.

From Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles

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