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Patchen

American  
[pach-uhn] / ˈpætʃ ən /

noun

  1. Kenneth, 1911–72, U.S. poet and novelist.


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Famous musicians — her godfather was the composer Igor Stravinsky — were constantly dropping by the house, and poets Kenneth Patchen and Kenneth Rexroth gave readings in the living room.

From Washington Post Dec. 19, 2021

“Batman is an iconic hero of American culture,” Children’s Museum of Indianapolis President and CEO Jeffrey Patchen said in a statement.

From Washington Times Mar. 11, 2017

The Menorah Tree grew out of a similar marital dynamic: Michael Patchen, who is Jewish, wanted something festive to suit his wife, Mary, who was half Catholic and half Jewish.

From New York Times Dec. 21, 2016

"The athletic ability and field presence," Patchen said, shaking his head.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2016

Just before they reached the wire Robert J. and Becky were neck and neck, with Gentry and Patchen at their throat-latch.

From Jimmie Moore of Bucktown by Trotter, Melvin Earnest

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