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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Services manager Paddy Berryman said a lot of vulnerable women coming to The Garden House felt "intimidated" by the number of men at the centre.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

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 paid no attention to the impertinent inquiry, continuing to dip into his volume and walk up and down.

From The Island Pharisees by Galsworthy, John

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