Ginsberg

American

[ginz-burg] / ˈgɪnz bɜrg /

noun

Allen, 1926–97, U.S. poet associated with the Beat Generation.

Ginsberg British

/ ˈɡɪnzbɜːɡ /

noun

Allen. 1926–97, US poet of the Beat Generation. His poetry includes Howl (1956) and Kaddish (1960)

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"This year's awardees exemplify the determination and courage of journalists worldwide," said CPJ Chief Executive Jodie Ginsberg.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Alec Ginsberg, a fourth-generation pharmacist who owns C.O.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

“The arrest contemplated by Mayor Mamdani would face significant legal challenges,” said Ginsberg, who previously worked in the New York state attorney general’s office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Peg Ginsberg recalls squad cars speeding past her Main Street watercolor studio the day the groups swarmed the facility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

I was reading this long poem called Howl by Allen Ginsberg for my poetry class, and Gus was rereading An Imperial Affliction.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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