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Whalen

American  
[hwey-luhn, wey‑] / ˈʰweɪ lən, ˈweɪ‑ /

noun

  1. Philip, 1923–2002, U.S. poet.


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"I think the Knicks have just taken away a lot of the excitement right now," said Vanessa Whalen, owner of an English-style pub in Brooklyn, the Black Bull.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

“This comprehensive program of campus-wide upgrades will strengthen the site’s sustainability and accessibility,” said Tim Whalen, vice president of institutional planning for the J. Paul Getty Trust.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

The sector was the largest source of job creation in the U.S. last year, Jeanne Whalen writes in her piece this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

“These companies, they’re like a shark, they have to keep moving,” said Christopher Whalen of the credit-markets research and advisory firm Whalen Global Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 2, 2026

As a result, when night had fallen he sent a message by the hotel porter to Fingie Whalen, who at this hour would doubtless be found somewhere about Murphy's.

From The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service by Marvin Hill Dana

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