Larkin

American

[lahr-kin] / ˈlɑr kɪn /

noun

Philip, 1922–85, English poet and critic.

Larkin British

/ ˈlɑːkɪn /

noun

Philip. 1922–85, English poet: his verse collections include The Less Deceived (1955) and The Whitsun Weddings (1964)

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JuJu Monroe-Truitt and Larkin Fleming also contribued RBI singles to right off Jackson Sellz.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Larkin says both his own character and Hayman's "represent a gritty reality for audiences".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

As Joe's mental state deteriorates and he becomes more exposed and child-like, the camera was physically moved closer to Larkin using longer lenses.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“The reaction against Tennyson,” wrote Philip Larkin, “seems to have set in at his funeral.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I heard what he said to Mr. Larkin, and what he didn’t say, but totally put out there.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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