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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)

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Rachel Buchanan, co-owner of Elderwood Books in Brampton Bryan, Herefordshire, said she was currently challenging the business rate valuation of her premises.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

In an email interview, Buchanan points out that tokenized art “can be admired by others, and the transferability is seamless.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Buchanan grew up in the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa neighborhoods just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, he said in a deposition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Whatever we can do to be supportive is a good thing,” Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan saluted, taking a break from deficit laments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

So I went down to see Mr. Buchanan, the boss man, and I tole him 'bout it and he give me a note to the sheriff and tole me to take it to him.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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