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Whalen

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

noun

  1. Philip, 1923–2002, U.S. poet.


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The artistic director of the exhibition, Orrin Whalen, planted a few of Arnold’s actual belongings in the warm room where his photographs and drawings hung: his ornate metal bracelet rested on a seashell, and replicas of his red leopard print business cards fanned open on the front table.

From Los Angeles Times

Jeanne Whalen writes about the U.S. economy from the Chicago bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fresno County Superior Court Judge Robert Whalen Jr. said in his ruling that the State Water Resources Control Board’s order went “beyond the limits of its delegated authority.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the suit claims that where Whalen pulled over was “well within the open trail,” and how he died is not part of the inherent risks associated with snowboarding.

From Los Angeles Times

In late February 2023, a major blizzard dumped several feet of fresh powder across Northern California’s mountains — dream conditions for many experienced snowboarders like Wesley Whalen.

From Los Angeles Times