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Berryman

American  
[ber-ee-muhn] / ˈbɛr i mən /

noun

  1. John, 1914–72, U.S. poet and critic.


Berryman British  
/ ˈbɛrɪmən /

noun

  1. John . 1914–72, US poet and critic, author of Homage to Mistress Bradstreet (1956) and Dream Songs (1964–68)

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On learning of the death of his fellow poet Robert Frost in 1963, John Berryman asked, “who’s number one?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

"We have given out more water, sun cream, and ice lollies than any previous year," added Mr Berryman.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025

In that way, the choice to debut “Galilee, 34” at an Orange County theater “is mirroring what the play is about,” said actor Berryman of the characters’ debate about where to evangelize.

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 Livingstone had, however, much better proof of success than the mere plaudits of the world.

From Santa Claus's Partner by Thomas Nelson Page

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