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Buchanan

American  
[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-] / bjuˈkæn ən, bə- /

noun

  1. James, 1791–1868, 15th president of the U.S. 1857–61.


Buchanan British  
/ bjuːˈkænən /

noun

  1. George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)

  2. James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The simplicity of Southwest’s previous model is probably something of the past, Buchanan said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

As of now, Letterboxd is majority-owned by the Canadian holding company Tiny, which has a 60% stake, while the remaining 40% is owned by the platform’s co-founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Lawmakers in California and other states could opt out making daylight saving time permanent, but would need to decide before the law takes effect, Josh Gregory, a senior advisor to Buchanan, said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Bender succeeded Ashley Buchanan, who was fired last May for violating the company’s ethics code.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Up among the clouds Barnie Buchanan was still putting his old biplane through its paces.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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