Buchanan
Americannoun
noun
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George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)
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James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)
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Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan also paid tribute, writing: "Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
A narrow stock market comes with issues, noted Keith Buchanan, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Jay Gatsby’s ostentatious fortune failed to win the love of Daisy Buchanan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
This year it expects to hit similar levels, partly to scoop up talent when others are shying away, said Bruce Buchanan, its co-founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Tom Buchanan could be a Duke lacrosse player, Gatsby a Wall Street derivatives dealer whose life story unravels at the same time his deals do.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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