Merwin
Americannoun
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W(illiam) S(tanley), 1927–2019, U.S. poet, translator, and writer.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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The cronut officially became a major hit when Hugh Merwin wrote a glowing review of the dessert in New York Magazine's food and restaurant blog, Grub Street.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2023
“But I wonder what people will take from it,” said Mr. Merwin, the author.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2022
Donald Merwin Elbert, a mentally ill arsonist who wanders out of prison in the wake of a flu that wipes out most of humanity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2022
Merwin, who spent his final years restoring a Maui palm forest.
From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2021
Charles B. Towns, the antidrug champion, spent some time in China several years ago with Samuel Merwin, the writer.
From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix
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