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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On learning of the death of his fellow poet Robert Frost in 1963, John Berryman asked, “who’s number one?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

There are four members of the band, including Chris Martin, vocalist and pianist, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer and percussionist Will Champion.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024

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

Berryman, was employed last summer upon special services connected with this office. . . .

From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Louise Manly

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